Deadline: 2-Apr-21
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the Innovation Challenge – 2021 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Joint Research Thematic area: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.
The AIS Joint Research is a program that focuses on the research and collaboration between two AIS countries. The proposed Joint Research Project must be conducted by at least two stakeholders from different AIS participating countries. Each research team must be led by one or more senior researchers or experienced faculty members working on environmental and/or marine issues.
Objectives
The objective of the assignment is to assist AIS Forum Secretariat in finding the ideas for smart and innovative solutions as well as to strengthen the cooperation between the archipelagic and island states, including:
- Fostering competitive research and development initiatives between AIS Forum participating countries through cooperative working relationships to create new or further develop existing research.
- Promoting and implementing smart and innovative solutions through the development of a collaborative research and innovation platform for stakeholders in AIS Forum participating countries.
- Identifying and integrating relevant activities and expertise of AIS Forum participating countries into a framework of international cooperation—with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation area.
- Establishing academic networks between AIS Forum participating countries through stakeholders such as universities, think tanks, civil society organizations, and other relevant institutions.
Research Area
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Sub-Research Areas:
- Resilience disaster management;
- Ocean conservation;
- Response to climate change.
Award Information
- The winner will get prize money of USD 17,000 to be used for research purposes in 6 months research period.
- The winner will also get a chance to present their research findings in front of the head of states in the AIS Forum High-level Meeting 2021.
Expected Outputs
The key outputs under this assignment are:
- A Joint Research project proposal that offers basic research ideas for solutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation area.
- Report on at least 50% of the Joint Research progress according to the approved timeline.
- Final report and output of the joint research project.
Criteria
- Team qualification: Any research team that consists of at least 2 senior researchers/experienced faculty members from AIS participating countries.
- Proposal qualification: The proposed research project needs to demonstrate it is of high scientific value and aligns with the climate change mitigation and adaptation area. It should also aim to enhance the well-being and livelihoods of local peoples and to preserve coastal and marine ecosystems. Furthermore, the applicants should explain why their research project would benefit from having the cooperation of multiple parties as well as how the proposed research activities will be implemented cooperatively.
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English language, spoken and written. The team must have the ability to write reports and make presentations in English.
For more information, visit https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=76505