Survey for Promoting Problem Solving in the Global Environment Sector through Effective Implementation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) and SDGs Business Initiatives (Fiscal Year 2023) - Worldwide

This tender calls for a worldwide survey to promote problem-solving in the global environment sector by effectively implementing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) business initiatives. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aims to identify and analyze how SMEs and SDG-focused businesses can contribute to addressing pressing environmental issues on a global scale. The survey will likely investigate successful approaches, challenges, and opportunities for leveraging private sector innovation in areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and sustainable resource management. The findings are intended to guide the development of effective strategies and support mechanisms that encourage private sector participation in environmental protection and sustainable development. A revised report was distributed on August 3rd, and answers to questions were posted on August 10th.

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Climate Mitigation and Irrigation. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.