- Country: Cote d'Ivoire
- Summary: Natural Capital Accounting for Forest Ecosystem Services in Selected Countries in West Africa
- ICT Ref No: 112830350
- Deadline: 23 Jan 2025
- Financier: World Bank (WB)
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 0002013473
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- The Upper Guinean Forests of WestAfrica are globally recognized biodiversity hotspots, spanning Guinea, SierraLeone, Liberia, Côte d-Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. These forests provide criticalecosystem services, including biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration,and climate stabilization, while supporting local economies and livelihoods.However, these ecosystems are under severe threat due to agriculturalexpansion, illegal logging, urbanization, and weak governance systems.Addressing these challenges is essential for achieving sustainable developmentand climate resilience in the region.Significance of the Upper GuineanForests:· Biodiversity Conservation: Theforests are home to unique flora and fauna, including endemic species andcritically endangered wildlife.· Carbon Sequestration: Assignificant carbon sinks, these forests play a vital role in mitigating climatechange.· Livelihood Support: Forestresources contribute to the economic well-being of local communities,particularly through agriculture, forestry, and ecotourism.· Water Regulation and SoilStabilization: These forests regulate water cycles and reduce soil erosion,benefiting both rural and urban populations.The World Bank has been instrumental inaddressing these challenges through its Analytical and Advisory Services (ASA)and technical assistance programs. The current ASA initiative for the UpperGuinean Forests aligns with:· Global Priorities: The World Bank-s Global challenge program on Forests, Climate Change Action Plan, the Global Program on Sustainability (GPS),and the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF).· Regional Priorities: Enhancingecosystem services integration into national accounts, promoting sustainableforest management, and facilitating access to climate finance.Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Togo have made significantprogress in advancing Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) and addressingdeforestation, but challenges remain.The World Bank-s Environment GlobalPractice invites expressions of in...
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINNatural Capital Accounting for Forest Ecosystem Services in Selected Countries in West Africa - Ivorycoast Tender
The WORLD BANK(WB), a Government sector organization in Cote d'Ivoire, has announced a new tender for Natural Capital Accounting for Forest Ecosystem Services in Selected Countries in West Africa. This tender is published on IvorycoastTenders under ICT Ref No: 112830350 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-01-23.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
