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Terms of Reference for IUCN Consultancy Title: Documentation of Traditional Conservation Knowledge Systems and Facilitation of Learning Sessions with School Environmental Clubs in Mpimbwe Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Tanzania Objective of the Consultancy This consultancy has the following objective(s): The main objective of this consultancy is i. To document traditional conservation knowledge systems practiced by local communities within Mpimbwe WMA. ii. To promote knowledge transfer through structured learning sessions with school environmental clubs with villages surrounding Mpimbwe WMA. Background Project Reference: P04665 Donor reference: (DN00030) About IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/ About the Project Terms of Reference for Consultancy v1 March2024 The Communities, Local Outcomes, and Regional Science (COLOURS) Project is an international project being implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with financial support from the European Union (EU). The project seeks to promote sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive management of natural ecosystems, ensuring their long-term conservation and restoration while supporting poverty reduction, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and improved community security and stability. Specifically, the project aims to strengthen governance systems of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Local Communities (LCs) to ensure recognition and protection of their conservation contributions, improve biodiversity outcomes, and support global reporting on conservation effectiveness through mechanisms such as the WDPA, WD-OECM, and the ICCA Registry. In doing so, the project directly contributes to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goals and targets for 2030, particularly those related to the role of IPs and LCs in biodiversity conservation. Indigenous peoples and local communities (IP and LCs) are proven stewards of global biodiversity conservation through their local governance, effective management practices, and using traditional knowledge in their traditional territories and ancestral domains, drawing on cultural and spiritual values. The landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted by Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), calls for transformative action “to halt and reverse biodiversity loss” by 2030, including through area-based conservation for biodiversity and ecosystems that jointly advances rights, equity and sustainability. Specifically, the contributions and rights of IP and LCs are mentioned in section C and in Target 3, and Targets 21 and 22. Implementation of Target 3 also needs to uphold cross-cutting provisions of the GBF that commit to, among others: full, equitable, inclusive, effective and gender-responsive participation; recognition and respect for the rights and contributions of IP and LCs; traditional knowledge, cultural and spiritual values, gender equality; inter-generational equity; and a human rights-based approach (HRBA). The overall implementation of the COLOURS Project Partnership globally focuses on three main components: i. Regional observatories for biodiversity in the Caribbean and Pacific regions are strengthened to enhance biodiversity knowledge management systems, skills, and support practitioners, policy- and decision-makers (Biodiversity Centres of Excellence). ii.Indigenous peoples and local communities’ rights are advanced in synergy with increasing effective long-term biodiversity conservation, directly contributing to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets and goals, by 2030 (IP and LCs in Biodiversity).iii. Site-level Nature Positive outcomes are delivered by private sector and conservation actors in the Global South, as documented through application of robust metrics (Measuring Nature Positive Outcomes). The project is being implemented by five countries in Africa including Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Suriname, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania. In Tanzania, under the COLOURS Project, Mpimbwe WMA has been identified as a key entry point for demonstrating how locally governed conservation areas can contribute to biodiversity conservation while supporting resilient livelihoods. Description of the Assignment In Tanzania, the COLOURS Project is being implemented in Mpimbwe Wildlife Management Area (WMA), located within the Greater Katavi-Rukwa Ecosystem-one of the country's ecologically significant landscapes bordering Katavi National Park. The area is not only rich in biodiversity but also possesses a wealth of traditional ecological knowledge that has long supported community-based [...] Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-09-Documentation Traditional-759 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Consulting IUCN office (lead): ESARO Tanzania Requisitioning unit: ESARO Tanzania Programme (TZ) Project: P04665 COLOURS Country of performance: Tanzania, United Republic of Expected contract duration: 3 Months Estimated contract value: <25,000 CHF Currency of proposals: USD - United States dollar Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 25 September 2026 20:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 09 October 2026 20:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 22 October 2026 20:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: ToR- Documenting TN systems for Mpimbwe WMA.pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA.docx - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union of government and civil society organisations working on nature conservation and sustainable development. 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