Kiribati Adaptation Program - Pilot Investment Phase (KAP II) Procurement Notice

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Kiribati has received a $99,100 grant from the Global Environmental Facility to prepare the Kiribati Adaptation Program - Pilot Investment Phase. The project aims to implement climate change adaptation measures, consolidate adaptation mainstreaming into national economic planning, and develop an operational manual for island pilot adaptation. The project preparation will include short-term consulting services, including the preparation of an operational manual, environmental analysis, land acquisition and resettlement policy framework, and legislative and regulatory review.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project will be financed by the Global Environmental Facility under the new Strategic Priority "Piloting an Operational Approach to Adaptation".
  • The project objectives include implementing pilot adaptation measures to climate change, climate variability, and sea level rise, and consolidating adaptation mainstreaming into national economic planning.
  • The project preparation will include short-term consulting services, such as preparing an operational manual, environmental analysis, and legislative and regulatory review.
  • The project is expected to be completed between November 2004 and March 2005.
  • Interested consultants should express their interest with a curriculum vitae to the address below.
  • Additional information can be obtained from the Kiribati Adaptation Project Office, Mr. Kaiarake Taburuea (e-mail: ktaburuea@yahoo.com).

Statistics:

  • Grant amount: $99,100
  • Project duration: November 2004 - March 2005
  • Number of short-term consulting services: 5 (operational manual, environmental analysis, land acquisition and resettlement policy framework, legislative and regulatory review, and technical adaptation assessments)

Sources:

  • Global Environmental Facility (no specific date mentioned)
  • World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/contents.html), 2004
  • UNDB Print Edition: Issue No. 643, 30 November 2004
  • Asia Pulse 10-11, 1249