Development of a NAMA policy framework for Sustainable Charcoal in a selected country in the ECOWAS region

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking for consultancy services to develop a NAMA policy framework on Sustainable Charcoal in a selected country in the ECOWAS region, to guide the development of nationally appropriate mitigation actions along the charcoal value chain, i.e. forest management, production, trade and final consumption. The NAMA policy framework on Sustainable Charcoal will be developed in the context of the ECOWAS renewable energy and energy efficiency policies which provide a shared vision for the 15 ECOWAS member states on the efficient use of renewable energy resources and devices in the region.

The specific tasks required are to:

1. introduce the key characteristics of the charcoal sector and the current outlook, including linkages with development priorities and relevant planning processes;
2. contrast reference (baseline) and mitigation scenarios i.e. with and without mitigation measures;
3. analyze the sustainable societal co-benefits from the NAMA-related mitigation measures;
4. detail possible policies, measures and instruments that could be used to achieve the earlier described mitigation actions and societal co-benefits;
5. describe how the impact of the policy framework will be assessed (explain measuring, reporting and verification (MRV) procedures for mitigation measures and sustainable societal benefits, and list potential key indicators that could be used to gauge progress towards achieving the goals under the NAMA policy framework); and
6. recommend good practices for implementation of the policy framework, including institutional structures.

For further Information, click here to navigate to the UNDP's website. Deadline for submission is on the 5th December, 2013.