Consultancy
services to support the protection of biodiversity and natural ecosystems
(Emerald Network) in Ukraine
The World Bank is seeking a consultancy to provide technical advisory support to the Government
of Ukraine, specifically the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural
Resources (MEPNR), to advance the establishment of the Emerald Network. The
focus will be on developing methodological guidelines for assessing
anthropogenic (including military) impacts on biodiversity and preparing
management plans for Emerald sites in line with European standards and best
practices.
Tasks
include:
1.
Developing guidelines to assess anthropogenic
and military impacts on Emerald Network sites, and devising strategies for site
restoration and management.
2.
Developing guidelines to prepare Emerald
Network Management Plans (ENMP).
3.
Developing recommendations for ENMPs using
three sites as case studies.
4. Establishing a knowledge-sharing program to
build institutional capacity for managing Emerald sites.
The
consultant team should have extensive experience in biodiversity conservation,
a strong understanding of Emerald Network principles, familiarity with
Ukraine's environmental policies and legislation, and preferably previous
experience with Emerald Network or Protected Areas projects in Ukraine. Join us
in supporting the development and conservation of Ukraine's biodiversity