Deadline: 03-Sep-2025
The Climate Resilience Programme (CRP) is a vital initiative led by UNDP to bolster Pakistan’s ability to address the challenges posed by climate change.
Through targeted technical assistance, policy guidance, and institutional support, the programme seeks to enhance national and local capacities to implement climate strategies that are aligned with global frameworks. CRP plays a strategic role in facilitating Pakistan’s response to climate change, focusing on the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and other key commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Pakistan, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, has already submitted two rounds of NDCs, with the third version (NDC 3.0) scheduled for submission in September 2025. The current call is for a consultancy that will assist UNDP Pakistan and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) in preparing this critical submission. The work will involve in-depth mitigation planning, development of decarbonization pathways, and identification of financing mechanisms aligned with national priorities and international climate obligations.
Central to the consultancy’s scope is the development of a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) using the LEAP model, which will help guide Pakistan’s decarbonization strategies. This tool will analyze costs, available technologies, and feasible pathways to inform climate actions effectively. Emphasis will be placed on establishing a greenhouse gas emissions baseline for the agriculture sector, which is Pakistan’s highest-emitting sector, and drafting a comprehensive mitigation plan for the energy sector. The plan will identify key technologies, transition strategies, and policy frameworks to reduce emissions without compromising energy security or economic growth.
To drive investment and implementation, the consultancy will also support the creation of an NDC 3.0 Investment Plan. This plan will map out financing needs, identify potential funding sources, and explore mechanisms including climate finance instruments and carbon markets. Furthermore, the firm will develop a project pipeline aligned with both national and provincial development goals.
To ensure transparency and coordination throughout the NDC preparation process, the consultancy will establish a National Technical Committee and corresponding provincial committees. These bodies will be responsible for overseeing the technical development, aligning subnational targets with national objectives, and validating key outputs through stakeholder engagement.
As part of the selection process, UNDP retains the right to conduct a post-qualification assessment of prospective firms. This may include verifying information accuracy, checking compliance with RFP criteria, contacting previous clients, inspecting completed work, or visiting the firm’s premises. This due diligence ensures that the selected entity is capable of delivering high-quality outcomes that contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s climate resilience efforts.
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