Expression of Interest For Designing A Forest Fire Early Warning System

Expression of Interest are invited for Designing a Forest Fire Early Warning System in Algeria. Publication Date: 07/31/2025 12:00 AM EDT EOI Deadline: 08/20/2025 11:59 PM EDT The objective of the technical assistance is to strengthen early warning to forest fires by designing a Forest Fire Early Warning System (FFEWS) from forecasting to rapid response, and building related capacity, in the Wilaya of Béjaïa in Algeria. 1. The Forecast Component will include: a. The analysis of the existing data and system in the wilaya to identify the data and information needed to create fixed risk maps and daily risk index maps, b. The development of the said maps with the institutions involved including through capacity building/training, and c. The formulation of recommendations to strengthen/refine the maps. 2. The Alert and Response Component will include: a. The analysis of the existing alert mechanisms and assessment of current resources and procedures for forest fire response in the pilot Wilaya; b. The analysis of good/effective alert practices as well as successful rapid response practices around the Mediterranean region to identify strategies and methodologies that can be adjusted to the Algerian context; c. The formulation of recommendations to strengthen/refine alert methods and enhance rapid response methods, including investment planning and institutionalization aspects; and g. Providing capacity building for local authorities and stakeholders to use the system for early detection and response. Drawing from these analyses, the consultancy team should design the system, adapted to local context and involving all relevant stakeholders at the wilaya level. The main deliverables include: (i) a Forest Fire Early Warning System (FFEWS) Design Report including forecast, alert and rapid response, (ii) an operational forest fire risk mapping package, and (iii) a Training Toolkit and Capacity Building Package. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/5697/view.html