Deadline: 14-Apr-25
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking proposals for the Environmental Resilience and Recovery Project that can assist in the implementation of interventions on enhancing Ukraine’s capacity in managing hazardous waste, assessing risks and threats to human and environmental health from contaminated sites, and developing environmental standards for demining operations.
The project aims to enhance Ukraine’s capacity in addressing the environmental impacts of war arising for chemical pollutions and plan for a sustainable and green recovery.
Components
- The project includes four separate components, described as follow:
- Component 1: Enhancing capacity for managing asbestos-containing debris
- The component aims to enhance Ukraine’s capacity for safe and effective management of asbestos-contaminated debris by adapting analytical standards, evaluating laboratory capabilities, determining optimal handling approaches, strengthening legal frameworks and increasing awareness.
- Expected deliverables include technical guidelines, laboratory capacity assessment, field trials documentation, training materials, and legal framework recommendations.
- Component 2: Training on asbestos management for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU)
- This component aims to enhance the capacity of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) in managing asbestos-related hazards during emergency response operations. As the first responders to war-related destruction, SESU personnel frequently encounter damaged buildings containing asbestos, posing serious health risks. Strengthening their knowledge and skills in asbestos identification, risk assessment, and safe handling is essential for both their safety and broader public health protection.
- Expected deliverables include training curricula, instructional materials, field guides, and a capacity-building program to support SESU trainers in disseminating best practices for asbestos safety.
- Component 3: Environmental assessment of industrial and agricultural sites in Kyiv Oblast (region)
- This component aims to assess environmental threats and risks to human and environment health arising from different war-impacted sites in Kyiv region.
- Expected deliverables include environmental “hot spots” mapping, digital environment (environmental database, spatial mapping tools, web-based communication platforms) for the storge and retrieval of project information, priority sites for subsequent evaluation, and replicable template investigation methodologies / plans for future investigation.
- Note: The component 3 is subject to the confirmation of funding from the donor.
- Component 4: Development of Environmental Standards for Demining Operations
- This component aims to establish comprehensive environmental standards for demining activities in Ukraine to mitigate potential environmental risks associated with explosive ordnance clearance. As demining operations expand across the country, the absence of standardized environmental guidelines poses risks to soil, water resources, vegetation, and biodiversity.
- Expected deliverables include technical guidelines for environmentally responsible demining, stakeholder coordination frameworks, and policy recommendations for incorporating environmental considerations into demining operations.
- Component 5: Soil and Water Sampling in Kakhovka Reservoir for potential health risk Assessment
- This component aims to undertake soil and water sampling in the Kakhovka Reservoir to assess potential risks posed by pollutants to human health and the environment. The desiccation of the reservoir following recent events raises concerns about the contamination of sediments, which could impact future agricultural use and water safety.
- Expected deliverables include detailed soil and water contamination analysis reports, risk assessment models for pollutant exposure, recommendations for agricultural land use and water safety, and policy guidance on mitigating environmental health risks in the region.
- Note: The component 5 is subject to the confirmation of funding from the donor.
- Component 1: Enhancing capacity for managing asbestos-containing debris
Duration
- The project implementation period is from 2025 until 2026, with separate delivery date for each component as follow:
- Component 1: 01 May 2025 – 31 March 2026
- Component 2: 01 May 2025 – 31 December 2025
- Component 3: 01 May 2025 – 31 March 2026
- Component 4: 01 May 2025 – 31 March 2026
- Component 5: 01 May 2025 – 31 March 2026
Project Requirements
- Proposals should demonstrate:
- Proven expertise and experience in environmental monitoring, assessment, and management of contaminated sites;
- Specialized knowledge in hazardous waste management, with a particular focus on asbestos;
- Strong capacity to conduct field assessments and laboratory analyses
- Expertise in developing training materials and facilitating stakeholder engagement
- Experience in data management, including spatial mapping and the use of mapping technologies
- A successful track record of completing projects in Ukraine, with documented results
- Ability to undertake activities inside Ukraine
- Established partnerships with Ukrainian NGOs and local authorities
- A solid history of collaboration with the UN and/or other intergovernmental organizations
- Estimated budget and methodology should ensure a clear delineation for each component.
For more information, visit UNEP.
