Information Gathering and Verification Survey on Science and Technology Cooperation in the Fields of Environment, Low Carbon, and Disaster Prevention (Global/Wide Area) (Domestic Organization Lead) (QCBS)

This tender is for an information gathering and verification survey focused on science and technology cooperation in the global environment, low carbon, and disaster prevention sectors. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking a consultant, with a domestic organization taking the lead, through a Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) process. The survey aims to identify key challenges, needs, and opportunities for international cooperation in these critical areas. It will involve assessing current trends, existing technologies, and policy frameworks related to environmental protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and disaster risk reduction worldwide. The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, identifying potential partners and projects, and providing recommendations to guide JICA's future strategies and interventions in these fields. Responses to inquiries were published on December 5th and December 12th.

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, energy and power and Research sectors, with a focus on Climate Mitigation, Climate Adaptation, Disaster Management and Technology Transfer. 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.