The Nature Conservancy (TNC): Request for Proposal to Develop a Communications Strategy and Implementation Plan for the Building A Blue-Green Economy In St Kitts And Nevis Project
I. INTRODUCTION
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is the leading conservation organisation working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1951, TNC’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. With our core values of integrity beyond reproach, respect for people communities and culture, and commitment to diversity we aim at environmental conservation through lasting tangible results. Visit www.nature.org to learn more.
II. PURPOSE
It is the intention of TNC to solicit proposals from qualified bidders for the drafting of GEF project document (ProDoc) an associated documents toward the achievement of the goals expressed in the attached concept note. TNC reserves the right to reject proposals for any reason and to pursue purchasing in a manner that is in the best interest of the organisation.
III. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT (Project Overview)
Though wastewater, solid waste and agricultural runoffs threaten the health of coral reefs and marine life globally, this is especially true in Caribbean countries like St Kitts and Nevis where major land-based pollution sources are watershed-based pollution, particularly agriculture runoff and the lack of wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Alongside negative environmental impacts, this also presents health risks and economic risks for the tourism sector. Pollution is predicted to increase if not addressed, particularly given the growth projected for tourism. St Kitts and Nevis has a serious problem concerning solid waste and chemical waste disposal. Many ghauts (ravines) are littered with waste, which then drain into the ocean. Coral is further damaged by recreational activities and sand mining is a root cause to coastal degradation.
The country needs better data and information to guide informed decision-making about policies, to substantiate the need for policies and regulations and to improve their enforcement. Limitations include a lack of regulations of recreational activities, inadequate waste management, and limited innovation and uptake of cost-effective nature-based and regenerative approaches.
The proposed project intends to contribute to policy coherence and cross-sectoral cooperation. Many of the policies proposed for review and improvement already involve collaboration between multiple agencies. The project will implement a key priority for adaptation to climate change listed in the FAO “Report of the vulnerability and capacity assessments in coastal and fishing communities in St Kitts and Nevis,”[1] which is to strengthen coordination and collaboration between the various actors, particularly government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders.
The proposed project seeks to make a case for greater investment in coastal and marine management and pollution abatement, by demonstrating the economic value of natural resources and the impact of pollution. This will be achieved through 3 components: 1) Data collection and monitoring; 2) Solutions and policies, and 3) Knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation.
With these existing challenges, the Government of St Kitts and Nevis has secured funding from the GEF for the project Building A Blue-Green Economy in St Kitts And Nevis. This proposed project has received a Project Preparation Grant (PPG) to prepare a Project Document (ProDoc), based on the approved project proposal concept. The PPG phase is considered as a preparatory phase and will need to support various data collection efforts and undertake validation of the key sections contained in the concept note. The final output of the PPG phase will be a The Nature Conservancy (TNC) GEF multi-focal area project document and a GEF Endorsement Request submitted to and approved by TNC, and GEF, with all required supporting annexes. In accordance with GEF procedures, the full set of project documentation must be submitted to the GEF Secretariat no later than 31 December 2024.
IV. TERMS OF REFERENCE, DELIVERABLES, AND DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE
A. Consultancy objective
To support the implementation of the PPG and write the GEF full-sized project document, including CEO Endorsement Request and the required/relevant appendices and annexes.
Under the direction and supervision of the Task Managers of TNC, the consultant will be required to undertake the following specific tasks in close collaboration with TNC, government representatives, identified technical stakeholders, and the GEF Implementing Agency, Conservation International (CI).
- Act as Project Development Expert
- Define and submit a detailed methodology and work plan in consultation with the project team (TNC, the Government, CI, and national stakeholders)
- Participate in the launch event for this project preparation phase to provide an overall orientation to the project team, government, and other national stakeholders in relation to GEF requirements for project planning and monitoring
- Coordinate with the Project team in preparations for the virtual launch of the PPG phase and the validation workshop; and facilitate stakeholder consultation meetings/workshops as agreed
- Conduct and scientific assessments and consultations of key stakeholders, including on regulatory frameworks, policies, enforcement, capacity assessments, knowledge management, social and gender equality, environmental safeguards, etc.
- Perform the following tasks for the GEF Project Document Formulation:
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- Control quality of inputs and outputs for the project
- Ensure understanding about the project’s problem and barrier analysis among the project planning team
- Help determine the project’s system boundaries and scope
- Based on the inputs from the Project team and national stakeholders, compile baseline/situational analysis for the full-size project (FSP). This will include a precise definition of baseline projects, activities, budgets, goals, and co-financial links to GEF outcomes; definition of GEF incremental value per outcome; presentation of results of the incremental cost-analysis in matrices
- Based on the inputs collected, prepare a quantified assessment of global environmental benefits for wastewater management
- Reconfirm the project strategy and finalise project sections on:
- An assessment of the social, economic, and financial sustainability of proposed project activities
- Assessment of alternatives to the project strategy and establishing the cost effectiveness of the preferred strategy and suite of activities
- Replication strategy for project activities
- Assessment of the risks to the proposed project activities and identifying measures to mitigate these risks
- Incremental cost analysis
- Define and validate the project outcomes, outputs, and activities based on a logical framework analysis and project’s theory of change including through the related assessments, analyses and reporting by the Project team and national stakeholders. Develop the results framework of the project with SMART indicators, baseline and targets
- Define options for the project’s institutional and implementation arrangements: work closely with the Project team to finalise the terms of reference for the project steering committee, project management unit, relevant key staff and any other key governance arrangements for the project
- Work with TNC’s Safeguard team in order to ensure the economic, social and environmental risks are fully addressed and develop a stakeholder engagement plan in collaboration with the Project team
- Develop the project’s innovativeness, sustainability and replication approach
- Ensure that the project approach is the most cost-effective according to GEF guidelines
- Facilitate the process of confirming co-financing
- Prepare costed M&E and communications work plan for all activities, with defined indicators, to be funded by the GEF including clear identification of responsibilities and accountabilities, as well as an appropriate M&E budget. The plan will be based on the standard template provided in the GEF project document template that reflects the mandatory requirements of the GEF M&E Policy and Communications Policy
- Finalise the project results framework as regards all activities. Further define the results framework with appropriate objective-level and outcome-level quantitative and qualitative SMART indicators, mid and end-of-project targets. Establish baseline and targets for indicators. Ensure that all related activities are in conformity with GEF8 focal area guidelines and indicators. Special attention should be paid to include socio-economic and gender sensitive indicators
- Develop an action plan for incorporation of gender equality aspects in the project, with quantifiable baseline and target indicators, as per GEF and TNC guidance and based on the results of gender analysis and ensure integration into project design, including outputs, activities, indicators
- Develop a stakeholder engagement plan based on inputs from the Project team
- Working with the government and the national experts, ensure the quality of relevant GEF-8 core indicators
- Compile and produce a fully-fledged GEF project document with all the required annexes and the GEF CEO Endorsement request document with all the required annexes/attachments
- Address all comments on the project documentation by TNC, Conservation International GEF Agency, and GEF
- Ensure that any review points from the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel, the GEF Council and the GEF Secretariat, including those made during the project identification stage, as well as the formal review by the TNC Project Review Committee are met and responded to in the Project Document and CEO Endorsement Request
The following documents and other relevant material are to be consulted as background for the GEF PPG phase:
- Project concept cleared for inclusion
- Comments from GEF Secretariat on concept
- Annotated GEF Project Document Template and associated guidance included therein
B. Final outputs of the GEF PPG
1. Technical Review
- Baseline studies: this will include a desktop review of all relevant documents, actual and previous studies on coastal/nearshore and estuarine biodiversity, waste management, wastewater, and other identified areas. The resulting reports will also include an analysis of the existing planning, policy and regulatory frameworks related to the elements identified in the concept
- Multi-stakeholder meetings with Government and partners (technical and financial) held to investigate the implementation of this project development to identify ongoing projects and other initiatives to be incorporated in the project document. Activities of similar types could be implemented jointly and or in parallel if project calendars will permit it
- Identification of project sites. Based on the above reviews, and through consultation with stakeholders, the targeted project pilot sites / corridors will be identified
- Relevant maps to be acquired or developed
- Stakeholder consultations during technical review: collaborate with, mobilise, and engage stakeholders during project design. Negotiate partnerships with on-going projects to align their activities and the project to build synergies
- Document these consultations
- Draft Theory of Change (ToC) and Results Framework (RF)
- Drafted based on desktop review and initial results from stakeholder consultations
2. Institutional arrangements, monitoring, and evaluation
The outputs of the technical review will be used as input to phase 2 for the formulation of the GEF project document. This section includes the formulation of the GEF Project Document, CEO Endorsement Request, and Mandatory and Project Specific Annexes
- Theory of Change. The detailed theory of change (ToC), based on the studies and data collection undertaken in section 1, will be developed. The selected approach will be identified, with a clear rationale backed by credible evidence
- Finalisation of project results framework: Further refine the results framework with appropriate objective-level and outcome-level quantitative and qualitative Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results- oriented and Time-bound (SMART) indicators, mid and end-of-project targets. Special attention will be made to include socio-economic and gender sensitive indicators
- Indicator development and validation should incorporate country context especially as it relates to country resources and capacities
- Definition of monitoring and evaluation (M&E): A detailed M&E work plan will be developed, including clear identification of responsibilities and accountabilities, as well as an appropriate M&E budget. The plan will be based on the standard template provided in the GEF project document template that reflects the mandatory requirements of the GEF M&E Policy
- Definition of management arrangements: The organisational structure governing the project will be defined. This will include the Terms of Reference for the project steering committee, project management unit, key staff, and any other key governance arrangements for the project — including roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of lead and partner agencies
- Stakeholder consultations: involve key government agencies, NGOs, and local communities in the development of the project strategy and results framework to ensure ownership and agreement on the project objectives and outcomes; facilitate consultations to secure agreement(s) on project implementation arrangements; including roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of lead and partner agencies
- This should lead to the development of a stakeholder engagement plan
- Document these consultations
- Social and environmental safeguards. The purpose of this is to identify ways to avoid negative environmental and social impacts where possible (e.g., through site selection). If risk avoidance is not possible, then mitigation and management measures must be identified
3. Financial planning and co-financing investments
- Prepare a detailed multi-year budget following the standard template provided in the GEF project document template that reflects the mandatory requirements of the GEF M&E Policy
- Explore multilateral and bilateral co-financing opportunities: undertake a series of consultations with partners to ensure a coherent and sustainable financing package for the project
- Facilitate completion and acquisition of the required Co-financing letters from participating government institutions, bilateral development partners, multilateral development partners, private sector and NGOs that wish to provide grant, loan, or in-kind contributions to the project
- Mechanisms for monitoring and recording co-financing data should be developed
- Stakeholder consultations: facilitate consultations with key stakeholders (including civil society organisations, indigenous people, gender groups, youth, and others as relevant) and describe how they have been engaged in project preparation. All financial and technical partners and the government will be involved at an early stage to inform the preparation of a stakeholder engagement plan
4. Validation workshop
- A validation workshop will gather representatives from all relevant stakeholders to present, discuss and validate the final draft GEF submission package
C. Outputs/Work Assignment schedule
Deliverable | Dates | % Remuneration | Notes/Submission Criteria | |
Preparatory phase | ||||
1 | Revised PPG workplan and methodology | 2 weeks after contract start date | 5% | A detailed methodology and work plan for the whole PPG work developed and agreed in consultation with the project team |
Technical Review | ||||
2 | Zero draft outline of ProDoc. This draft will outline gaps to be filled and sections requiring elucidation or further development. | 28 Jun 2024 | 15% | Complete baseline assessments, situational analysis, and initial stakeholder meetings. Identify baseline data gaps. Maps of project sites. Draft ToC. Signed stakeholder MoU and reports on stakeholder meetings |
3 | Zero draft of project budget | 28 Jun 2024 | Draft budget (should cover implementation, management, and communication costs) | |
Institutional arrangements, monitoring, and evaluation (ProDoc package 1) | ||||
4 | Results framework, final ToC, draft M&E plan, finalisation of institutional arrangements | 23 Aug 2024 | 15% | 1st draft of proDoc, core indicators, monitoring plan, safeguards plans, organisational structure, stakeholder consultation reports, validation workshop |
Financial planning and co-financing investments and validation workshop (ProDoc Package 2) | ||||
5 | Draft CEO endorsement package | 4 Oct 2024 | 15% | 2nd draft of ProDoc, safeguards plans, co-financing letters, multiyear budget, revised components from earlier sections (based on feedback received for
Stakeholders) |
6 | In person Validation workshop | 28 Oct–1 Nov 2024 | 10% | Workshop event to present ProDoc and confirm sections of package to be submitted. This should include national stakeholders along with reps from TNC and CI. Note that
COP29 is scheduled from 11–22 Nov |
PPG Package for GEF CEO Endorsement | ||||
7 | Pre-Final project package for submission | 25 Nov 2024 | 30% | 3rd draft of GEF CEO Endorsement Package with all required supporting annexes incorporating comments from the validation workshop |
8 | Final project package for submission | TBD | 10% | Final draft of GEF CEO
Endorsement Package with all required supporting annexes incorporating comments from GEF-SEC. Endorsement letter received |
V. COMPETENCY
- Academic Qualifications:
- Minimum of Master’s Degree in biodiversity sciences, agriculture, environmental sciences, waste management, natural resource management, or a closely related field
- Experience:
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- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the field of biodiversity conservation, protected area management and natural resource management is required
- Demonstrable experience in the development and design of GEF projects and/or programs including CEO/Approval Packages is required
- Experience with project development, implementation, management and monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development projects, in the areas of biodiversity and ecosystem management or waste management
- Experience working in SIDS. Work in the Caribbean would be an asset — this is necessary for the development of work which considers specific country context
- Technical and intellectual skills in biodiversity management, waste management, coastal zone management, sustainable development
- Experience in integrated policy development processes associated with environment and sustainable development issues
- Demonstrable expertise in managing relationships and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships including across government and non-government actors
- Experience in stakeholder engagement facilitation and workshop organisation
- Experience working with international organisations, including TNC, the UN system, and the GEF, is preferred
VI. SUBMISSION DETAILS
- Proposals must be received no later than 26 April 2024, 11.59 (UTC -4). Late submissions will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] with [email protected] in Cc. All proposals are to be submitted following the guidelines listed in this RFP.
- Submissions missing any required component will not be considered.
- Validity of bid. 120 days from the submission deadline
- Questions may be submitted to [email protected] by the specified date and time in the timeline below. The subject of the email must contain the RFP title. TNC will respond in writing to submitted clarifications by the date specified in the proposal timeline below. Responses to questions that may be of common interest to all bidders will be communicated via email.
- At any time prior to the deadline for submission of proposals, TNC may, for any reason, modify the RFP documents by amendment which will be communicated via email.
VII. DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED WITH SUBMISSION
- 1-2-page Technical Proposal including deliverable timelines and highlighting relevant geographical and technical experience that will meet the minimum requirements of this specific project.
- CVs of all team members should be included as an annex to the technical proposal.
- Financial Proposal
VIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA
TNC will seek the best value for money considering the merits of the technical deliverables and costs. Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Evaluation Criteria | Score (out of 100) |
Demonstrated experience with preparing GEF Project Documents that received CEO endorsement in the last 5 years through client references, CVs and project references | 25/ Max points |
Relevant technical expertise in project design, program/project coordination and relevant expertise including gender mainstreaming, stakeholder engagement and GEF’s Environmental and Social Safeguards | 25/ Max points |
Technical proposal: Is the proposed approach and methodology clear and is the sequence of activities and the planning logical? | 15/ Max points |
Appropriate budget, demonstrating appropriate allocation of labour days in relation to tasks and deliverables; appropriate consultant daily rates in relation to qualifications; appropriate other direct costs in relation to the scope of work; and overall cost effectiveness. | 25/ Max points
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Relevant experience in designing projects in the Caribbean | 10/ Max points |
IX. PROPOSAL TIMELINE
RFP Issued | 5 April 2024 |
Clarifications submitted to TNC | 12 April 2024 |
Clarifications provided to known bidders | 19 April 2024 |
Complete proposals due to TNC | 26 April 2024 |
Final selection | 10 May 2024 |
X. ANNEXES
- Project concept
- Technical proposal template
- Financial proposal template
ANNEX I Project Concept:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Country Context
The value of the Federation of St Christopher and Nevis (St Kitts & Nevis; SKN) coral reefs is US$15.9 million[2], but these reefs are threatened by land-based pollution. In 2018, the national Reef Health Index for SKN was 2.3 (out of 5).[3]
While wastewater, solid waste and agricultural runoffs are threatening coral reefs and marine life globally, this is especially true in the Caribbean where major land-based pollution sources are watershed-based pollution, particularly agriculture runoff and the lack of wastewater treatment and solid waste management. In fact, untreated land-based wastewater is the greatest contamination source of the marine environment in the Caribbean. About 86% of wastewater is still discharged into the sea untreated.[4] SKN have a serious problem concerning solid waste and chemical waste disposal. Many ghauts (ravines) are littered with waste, which then drain into the ocean.[5] Coral is further damaged by recreational activities,[6] and sand mining is a root cause to coastal degradation. Alongside negative environmental impacts, this also presents health risks and economic risks for the tourism sector.
SKN has a Marine Spatial Plan, are in the process of implementing its statutory marine zoning framework and marine zoning plan, and has developed Waste Management Plans. The proposed project is aligned with the National Conservation Environment Protection Act, the National Environmental Management Strategy and the National Physical Development Plan and the Nevis Physical Development Plan, Solid Waste Management Act of 2009, as well as the National Ocean Policy. The latter states that “Characterisation of the impacts of marine pollution on the health of the marine ecosystems and water quality is needed to guide management decisions and help improve wastewater management practices,” which the proposed project is directly addressing. The Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Resources Act (2016) and the Nevis Physical Planning and Development Regulations are also relevant to this project.
St Kitts and Nevis (SKN) sit within the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem and have a total of 53 km2 of coral reefs (about 13,000 acres).[7] The coral is currently considered in poor health, but if threats were reduced, there are signs the coral could recover. SKN has less than 1 km2 (220 ha) of mangroves left, making mangrove restoration a critical priority to protect the population from storm surges and coastal erosion, and shield the coral from land-based pollution.[8] Globally, the conservation and restoration of mangroves is critical for its vast carbon sequestration potential. SKN are important nesting grounds for several sea turtle species (leatherback, hawksbill, green), but leatherback nests have continuously declined since 2012.[9] Queen conch, one of the most valuable species in the Caribbean[10], are also found and though their global populations are declining, their population in SKN is considered stable.
2. Project Overview and Approach
Target locations will be 1) St Kitts Central Forest Reserve, a designated National Park covering 5,600 ha; 2) St Kitts and Nevis Marine Management Area (MMA), formally declared in August 2016, a 2-mile radius around the entire island nation which includes 60% of its nearshore marine shelf; and 3) Nevis Peak and Camps River watershed (3,250 ha), the upstream watershed to be targeted.
The land-based pollution sources to be targeted are quarries, solid and liquid waste, and agricultural pollutants such as excess nutrients. Waste Management Plans have been developed for SKN, and hence the actions presented in this document are tailored to address the identified gaps to implement or finance these plans.
SKN needs better data and information to guide informed decision-making about policies, to substantiate the need for policies and regulations and to improve their enforcement. Limitations include a lack of regulations of recreational activities, inadequate waste management, and limited innovation and uptake of cost-effective nature-based and regenerative approaches. Overall, there is a lack of forward-looking planning and financing.
Stakeholders to be involved throughout project design and implementation will include the tourism sector, academia, actors already participating in blue economy actions, government agencies, CSOs, NGOs and the private sector. Communities surrounding the three sites will also be involved, particularly in monitoring activities and in restoring forests, mangroves and corals. A full stakeholder engagement plan will be developed during the PPG.
The proposed project was developed by representatives from SKN’s Department of Physical Planning and the Environment (Nevis), Department of Marine Resources, and Ministry of Environment. It is anticipated that the St Kitts Tourism Authority and the St Nevis Tourism Authority (private sector), as well as other private sector entities that could benefit from the project, will also be involved in the project.
The project will be designed to be gender equitable, ensuring that accommodations are made to engage women, men, youth and especially vulnerable populations, who will be identified during stakeholder engagement during the PPG. By the time the project is implemented it is hoped that there will be a Women in Maritime Association Caribbean SKN Chapter, SKN CSO Alliance, and SKN Women in Fisheries Sector, who will be integral to shaping the policy efforts and on-the-ground work of this project. In SKN, most NGOs and CSOs are run by women and youth; women are also equitably represented within the government, even at high levels. The project will leverage these advancements to ensure its contributions to and anticipated successes in gender equity and women’s empowerment.
The project will involve local NGOs and CSOs, as well as surrounding communities in the specific project sites. Local communities will also be involved where relevant as the project is further developed, particularly during stakeholder engagement processes; the government strongly supports local community involvement and will make all accommodation to ensure equitable participation.
The project has been designed to align with the global IP and anticipates significant learning and knowledge exchange to occur to improve the project’s implementation and results. The project will share all data and information created.
The proposed project intends to greatly contribute to policy coherence and cross-sectoral cooperation, which is directly relates to the IP’s logframe. Many of the policies proposed for review and improvement already involve collaboration between multiple agencies. The project will implement a key priority for adaptation to climate change listed in the FAO “Report of the vulnerability and capacity assessments in coastal and fishing communities in St Kitts and Nevis,”[11] which is to strengthen coordination and collaboration between the various actors, particularly government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders.
The proposed project seeks to make a case for greater investment in coastal and marine management and pollution abatement, by demonstrating the economic value of natural resources and the impact of pollution. Additionally, the project team will develop a sustainable finance plan for these purposes and implement nature-based solutions to reduce runoff, which again aligns to the IP logframe.
This project directly addresses a major gap towards developing a Blue-Green Economy, that of waste management. By improving the data collection and monitoring, while also reducing land-based sources for pollution, St Kitts and Nevis can protect the globally significant wildlife that frequent their beaches and protect the coral reefs and general ocean health. Without GEF support this work will not occur, as it has been difficult for St Kitts and Nevis to prioritise these efforts with limited budget.
The project intends to grow the Blue-Green Economy of SKN by reducing threats to marine ecosystems. To achieve this, the economic value of the ecosystem services provided must be demonstrable. The project has three components, 1) Data collection and monitoring; 2) Solutions and policies, and 3) Knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation.
Component 1 aims to improve monitoring and data collection by developing and implementing a coastal and marine habitat monitoring system; a carrying capacity assessment for dive sites; and an ecosystem-based services assessment.
Component 2 has two outcomes: Nature-based and structural solutions to reduce runoff are implemented; and Strengthened policies and capacities reduce pollution and improve management of natural resources. Activities: improving management of used water discharges and pollution reduction; installing barriers to trap sediment runoff;12 developing a coastal and marine habitat management and sustainable finance plan; restoring critical ecosystems; recommendations for Marine Management Areas policy instruments; recommendations to strengthen regulation of land-based sources of pollution; updating zoning ordinance for Nevis; and strengthen collaboration and coordination between agencies and actors, and other civil society and private sector stakeholders.
Component 3 will ensure functional, gender-sensitive M&E and knowledge management systems are utilized. Activities: Development of a gender-sensitive M&E system and knowledge management system will be tested and revised with stakeholder feedback. The project will utilise existing systems for sharing information, such as IW: Learn and the Integrated Water and Wastewater Management (IWWM) data platform. This component will ensure that lessons learned, and materials developed are made widely available. The project will also engage with the IP to share information and exchange learning.
3. Engagement with the Global / Regional Framework
SKN sits within the Caribbean LME and have endorsed the CLME+ Strategic Action Plan (March 2013). SKN ratified the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region (Cartagena Convention) and adopted its protocols for oil spills. SKN also signed the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, Convention on Biological Diversity, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas. The proposed project is aligned with SKN’s commitments to all of these agreements and frameworks.
The project is aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, 2050 goals, particularly: Goal A, through enhancing and restoring ecosystems; Goal B, through valuing and enhancing ecosystem services; and Goal D, through supporting means of implementation, including financial sustainability, capacity-building, and technical and scientific cooperation to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The project has been designed to align and overlap with the global IP and anticipates a great deal of learning and knowledge exchange to occur to improve the proposed project’s implementation and results. The project will share all data and information created. The project has great scaling potential, as an economic case will be made for the value of protecting and restoring coastal areas. Many of the activities of the proposed project will be replicated later within the federation. Lessons learned from the project will be shared within the IP and globally through IW: Learn and other opportunities for lesson sharing.
ANNEX II Technical proposal template
RFP Technical Proposal
Cover Page
Include the name of the project, company/bidder name, and date of submission.
Table Of Contents
Provide a clear and organised list of all the sections and subsections included in the proposal.
- Executive Summary
- Project Overview
- Objectives
- Scope
- Timeline
- Technical Solution
- Implementation Plan/Methodology
- Conclusion
1. Executive Summary | |
Briefly summarise the key points of the proposal, including the project objectives, technical solution, and budget. The executive summary should provide a clear overview of the entire proposal. | |
2. Project Overview | |
Provide a detailed description of the project, including its objectives, scope, and timeline. This section sets the stage for the technical solution and budget by outlining what the project aims to achieve. | |
3. Technical Solution | |
Detail the technical aspects of the proposed solution, including system requirements, implementation plan/methodology, and integration with existing systems. Technical experience of bidder/consulting team, based on requirements of RFP and needs of assignment, should be included here. | |
4. Conclusion | |
Summarise the key points of the proposal and reiterate the importance of the project. |
ANNEX III Financial proposal template
RFP Financial Proposal
Cost by Deliverable | Delivery Date | Price (Lump Sum, All Inclusive) |
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Total Cost of Financial Proposal | 0 |
ANNEX IV TNC Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct; Helpline. TNC expects itself and everyone with whom it does business to conduct themselves in ways that are consistent with its TNC’s Code of Conduct found at www.nature.org/codeofconduct. Anyone (whether an employee of TNC or not) may contact the TNC Helpline (anonymously, if desired) with questions, concerns, or suspected violations at www.nature.org/tnchelpline.
[1] Report of the vulnerability and capacity assessments in coastal and fishing communities in St Kitts and Nevis, FAO, Rome, 2022
[3] Country Biodiversity Profile St Kitts and Nevis. Government of St Kitts and Nevis, 2018.
[4] https://www.iwlearn.net/resolveuid/78508e3d-9b96-452e-a28f-4e464320237d
[5] National Report on Integrating the Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas in St Kitts and Nevis. April 2001. Department of Environment.
[6] National Report on Integrating the Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas of St Kitts and Nevis. April 2001. Department of Environment, Ministry of Health and Environment.
[7] Country Biodiversity Profile St Kitts and Nevis. Government of St Kitts and Nevis, 2018.
[8] Country Biodiversity Profile St Kitts and Nevis. Government of St Kitts and Nevis, 2018.
[9] Country Biodiversity Profile St Kitts and Nevis. Government of St Kitts and Nevis, 2018.
[10] https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/queen-conch
[11] Report of the vulnerability and capacity assessments in coastal and fishing communities in St Kitts and Nevis, FAO, Rome, 2022 12 Recommendation presented in “Socio-Economic Monitoring at The Narrows, St Kitts and Nevis.” Climate Resilient Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network (ECMMAN) Project. 2017.