Deadline: 1 September 2016
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is inviting proposals for the management and delivery of the Project Preparation process for the ‘Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Mekong Countries’ project with an aim to sustainably manage peatland ecosystems in targeted countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar) and to conserve biodiversity and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Funding Information: The estimated contract value is Up to USD 50,000.
Goals
- Expanding the network of protected peatland ecosystems in the countries in line with Aichi Target 11;
- Strengthening the capacity for sustainable peatland management at local, national and sub-regional levels;
- Strengthening the management of peatland in existing protected areas to demonstrate sustainable management of peatland to conserve biodiversity, reduce GHG emissions and strengthen sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
What will not be Funded?
Proposers will be excluded from taking part in a procurement procedure if they or persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control over them:
- are not registered on the professional or trade register of the State in which they are established;
- have been convicted of failing to comply with environmental regulatory requirements or other legal requirements relating to sustainability and environmental protection;
- are bankrupt or being wound up, are having their affairs administered by the courts, have entered into an arrangement with creditors, have suspended business activities, are the subject of proceedings concerning those matters, or are in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure provided for in national legislation or regulations;
- have been convicted of an offence concerning their professional conduct by a judgment of a competent authority which has the force of res judicata;
- have been guilty of grave professional misconduct;
- are not in compliance with their obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions or the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which they are established or with those of Switzerland or those of the country where the contract is to be performed;
- have been the subject of a judgment which has the force of res judicata for fraud, corruption, involvement in a criminal organisation, money laundering or any other illegal activity.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their proposals by e-mail at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit IUCN Call for Proposals.