Terms of Reference (Tor) Call for Consultancy: Conducting a Baseline Study to Assess the Current Integration of Ndc 3.0 in the Current Dds (District Development Strategies) in 10 Districts

Project Background and Context

Rwanda has published its updated Climate Action Plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This updated plan represents a significant step forward in Rwanda's journey toward a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient economy, strengthening its commitments under the Paris Agreement while aligning with the country's long-term Vision 2050.

The development of NDC 3.0 was informed by a wide-ranging national consultation process, engaging stakeholders from across government, the private sector, civil society, academia, young Rwandans, and international partners. This ensured the plan reflects Rwanda's priorities, community needs, and sectoral realities.

Under the new plan, Rwanda commits to reducing its net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 53% compared to a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario by 2035, equivalent to a reduction of 14.86 million tonnes of CO₂e. This includes:

• A 7% unconditional reduction, financed domestically
• A 46% conditional reduction, dependent on international support and financing

Project Overview

A partnership is implementing the "Citizen Action for Climate Resilience (CACR)" project, designed to address the root causes of weak citizen engagement, limited accountability, and low community climate resilience in Rwanda. Strategic interventions will actively engage in climate governance, promote integrity and accountability, and strengthen climate resilience at the local level.

Consultancy Scope

This consultancy involves conducting a baseline study to assess the current integration of NDC 3.0 in District Development Strategies (DDS) across 10 districts in Rwanda.

Location

Kigali, Rwanda