Development of The State of The Environment Report

hace 2 semanas


Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations A tiempo completo
Result of Service


The main objective of the consultancy is to prepare the preliminary document of the GEO - Honduras report, containing the dimensions described/specified in the GEO methodology and related to the DPSIR model.

The structure of the SOER will be based on the GEO DPSIR framework, its content, including main chapters and themes addressed by the report, will be organized upon and presented through the metrics of selected indicators (SDGs, ILAC and other relevant national and international frameworks).

A special attention will be put on the climate change dimension (among others, observed and projected climate changes, impacts, GHG emission, and Adaptation and Mitigation policies, strategies and challenges).


Specific Tasks:
The consultant will be responsible for the execution of the following activities:

  • Liaise with UNEP and provide administrative and technical coordination for the preparation of the SOER. Participate in meetings and technical workshops organized by UNEP and/or SERNA for the establishment and implementation of the methodology of the National State of the Environment Report.
  • Contribute to identify, collect, consolidate, process, validate, analyse and interpret, in order to prepare the preliminary document of the GEO - Honduras report, containing the dimensions described/specified in the GEO methodology and related in turn to the DPSIR model; as well as communicate data and information according to the GEO Honduras information scopes and key environmental indicators of the SDGs. This assessment should include an identification of data sources, their frequency, spatial scale and disaggregation.
  • Based on the results of the assessment on existent information (point 2 above), develop the draft structure and outline of the National Report on the State of the Environment, including for each section, main contents and messages, synergies with SDGs, expected authors and contributors and data needs. The draft structure must contain a special chapter focused on Climate Change.
  • Ensure coordination amongst all SOER's stakeholders and contributors during the development of the sections to ensure consistency of methodology and SDGs throughout the process, including facilitate the activity of the Working Group established by SERNA for the production of the SOER as well as support SERNA in the organization and coordination of meetings and workshops to collect information and data and to present the report.

OUTPUTS
Output - Project scheduled and agreed by SERNA

  • The methodology for preparing the SOER is agreed upon by SERNA and a proposed SOER structure is validated by SERNA and UNEP.
  • Data and information gaps are identified and mapped against reporting requirements of GEO and keys SDGs environmental indicators.
  • Socialization activities are proposed
Output 2


Develop a compilation of the first SOER's main chapter, based on the analysis of available information, in coordination with SERNA and other key actors, for review and approval.

Output 3


Develop a compilation of the second SOER's main chapter, based on the analysis of available information, in coordination with SERNA and other key actors, for review and approval.

Output 4


Develop a compilation of the third and fourth SOER ́s main chapters, based on the analysis of available information, in coordination with SERNA and other key actors, for review and approval.

Output 5


Finalise the compilation of the main chapters of the complete SOER, including chapter 5, based on the analysis of available information, in coordination with SERNA and other key actors, for review and approval.


DELIVERABLES
Product 1

Document presenting:

  • Schedule of activities and project progress.
  • The SOER Structure and its consistency with the DPSIR methodology including outline of main contents, chapters' index and identification of potential sources of information.
  • Document showing an assessment of the current data and information availability in relation to each chapter's scope and contents.
  • Proposal for GEO process socialization (internal external workshops).
Product 2


SOER's consolidation of chapter 1, including main sources of information, indicators and data to be used in the narrative of the report.

Product 3


SOER's consolidation of chapter 2, including main sources of information, indicators and data to be used in the narrative of the report.

Product 4


SOER's consolidation of chapters 3 and 4, including main sources of information, indicators and data to be used in the narrative of the report.

Product 5


SOER's complete consolidation of the final report, including chapter 5 and main sources of information, indicators and data to be used in the narrative of the report.

Work Location
Programme Management Unit, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Expected duration
10 months

Responsibilities:

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