India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions is inviting applications from eligible candidates for its Research Program. The India forum for Nature-based Solutions (Nbs) is a coalition of research and practice organizations working to shape climate resilient cities.
Overview of India Forum for Nature-based Solutions
The forum aims at making 100 million residents and infrastrucutre climate proof worth $100 billion in Indian cities by 2030.
Through the research program, the Forum will support at least 3 small research projectd annually.
Research Program 1- Framework to help decide when and what kind of NbS solution to implement
The aim of this project is to support decision-making framework for NbS. The research will enable decision-making around NbS, particularly for public actors by helping them assess the approppriate scenario for implementation, identification and procurement of the right solution for long term implementation.
Scope of Work
Over 12 months, consultants under this scope of work will-
- Conduct desk research of existing frameworks for conducting vulnerability assessments and selecting NbS for implementation and reviews these for strengths and challenges
- Map existing government schemes and policies that support the implementation of NbS
- Identify a broad list of NbS solutions for implementation across a variety of Indian urban geo-climatic conditions
- Interview government stakeholders to determine the current outlook towards NbS, decision-making criteria, institutional structures, available expertise, data sets, and feedback mechanisms.
Deliverables
- Proposed research structure and plans
- Quarterly reviews as presentations with progress updates, early insights, and outstanding questions
- Final report (20 pages + appendices) including
- A framework to help public institutions
- Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment to identify climate hazards
- Identify appropriate nature-based solutions within a given context
- Conduct a comparative assessment against alternative solution types
- Learnings and recommendations
- Supporting documentation
- A framework to help public institutions
Research Prgram Timeframe
The project will commence Mid-September 2023 and continue for 12 months.
How to Apply?
To apply please email us at nbsforumindia@wri.org with
- Subject: Research Program_Framework_Organisation/Applicant Name
- A cover letter detailing experience, team profile, and approach
- CVs of team members
- Any previous research products
Interviews will be held with shortlisted applicants. Applications are welcome from doctorate students, individual researchers, practitioners and firms with demonstrated track records working in the nature-based solutions space.
Application Deadline
August 16th, 2023 5PM IST
Research Program 2: Landscape assessment for investment in NbS
This project aims to strengthen the economic case for NbS. The research will build the case for NbS and drive public and private expenditure towards it by expanding understanding on the potential socio-economic benefits.
Scope of Work
Over 6 months, consultants under this scope of work will:
- Conduct desk research of available sources of finance, policies, schemes, and regulations governing NbS and project finance
- Interview finance stakeholders to determine the current outlook towards NbS, priorities of financiers, decision-making criteria, parameters for success, and feedback mechanisms.
Deliverables
- Proposed research structure and plans
- Mid-term (3-month) review as a presentation with progress updates, early insights, and outstanding questions
- Final report (20 pages + appendices) including
- Landscape assessment on NbS finance in India
- Recommendations
- Supporting documentation
Research Program Timeframe
The project will commence Mid-September 2023 and continue for 6 months.
How to Apply?
To apply please email us at nbsforumindia@wri.org with
- Subject: Research Program_Landscape_Organisation/Applicant Name
- A cover letter detailing experience, team profile and approach
- CVs of team members
- Any previous research products
Interviews will be held with shortlisted applicants. Applications are welcome from doctorate students, individual researchers, practitioners and firms with demonstrated track records working in the nature-based solutions or climate finance/investment space.
Application Deadline
August 16th, 2023 5 PM IST
Research Program 3: NbS Operations & Maintenance Toolkit
This project aims to support decision-making frameworks for NbS. The research will enable decision-making around NbS, particularly for public actors by helping them assess the appropriate scenario for implementation, identification and procurement of the right solution for long term implementation.
Scope of Work
Over 9 months, consultants under this scope of work will:
- Conduct desk research of existing literature on NbS implementation and best practices to determine recurring and prevalent elements in operations & maintenance models for NbS and review existing models for determinants of success and failure across different geographic and institutional contexts.
- Interview stakeholders in NbS implementations in India to validate desk research in the Indian context, and identify and highlight variations.
Deliverables
- Proposed research structure and plans
- Mid-term (3- and 6-month) reviews as presentations with progress updates, early insights, and outstanding questions
- Final report (20 pages + appendices) including
- An operations & maintenance toolkit for NbS implementation that details the decision parameters when designing an operations & maintenance model, and how to apply them towards selecting the appropriate model for implementation.
- Recommendations
- Supporting documentation
Research Program Timeframe
The project will commence Mid-September 2023 and continue for 9 months.
How to Apply?
To apply please email us at nbsforumindia@wri.org with
- Subject: Research Program_Toolkit_Organisation/Applicant Name
- A cover letter detailing experience, team profile and approach
- CVs of team members
- Any previous research products
Interviews will be held with shortlisted applicants. Applications are welcome from doctorate students, individual researchers, practitioners and firms with demonstrated track records working in the nature-based solutions space.
Application Deadline
August 16th, 2023 5PM IST.
