Expression of Interest for Technical Consultancy on the Development of the NDC Blue Carbon Ecosystems Implementation and Investment Plan (2025–2030

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Background and Context Coastal habitats around the world including in Kenya are being lost at a rapid rate, largely due to coastal anthropogenic activities and impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures and sea level rise pose additional risks, as rapidly increasing inundation can drown these ecosystems.  Blue carbon ecosystems mangroves, seagrass bed and salt marshes, also known as coastal wetlands provide significant climate mitigation and adaptation benefits. These ecosystems are the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth per unit area. They are crucial not only for reducing greenhouse gas concentrations and mitigating climate change but also for promoting biodiversity conservation, protecting coastlines, and supporting sustainable development. This is particularly relevant for Kenya’s coastal region, which hosts rich biodiversity and plays a vital role in sustaining local livelihoods and contributing to the national economy. However, these valuable ecosystems and resources face growing threats from the habitat degradation, unsustainable resource use, and climate change impacts. Kenya has become recognized globally for its leadership in blue carbon ecosystem management. Since submitting its updated First Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 2021 – 2030), which includes qualitative commitments to conduct a readiness assessment for mangrove and seagrass ecosystems, the Country has made significant progress in research, regulatory development, and civil society engagement related to blue carbon. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry and Ministry of Mining Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs working with Fauna & Flora seeks to lead the development of the Kenya’s NDC Blue Carbon Ecosystems Implementation Plan and Investment, 2025–2030 (BCE_I&IP) through a Consultancy. The consultant to be recruited will be embedded within an established Technical Committee of Experts (CoE), drawn from representatives of key Blue Economy Ecosystem stakeholders, to drive hands on development of the BCE_I&IP and building of internal capacity on the Plan Development and implementation. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry and the Ministry of Mining Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs working with Fauna & Flora is are calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Technical Consultancy on Development of The NDC Blue Carbon Ecosystems Implementation and Investment Plan, from eligible and interested consultants as Indicated below. Purpose of consultancy

• Lead and support preparation of the zero draft, first draft, second draft and subsequent revised and final drafts of the BCE_I&IP during all drafting workshops with the Committee of Experts (CoE);

• Participate in and technically backstop data collection and verification workshops, consolidate primary and secondary data and information for the development of the BCE_I&IP;