Request for Proposal For Development And Operationalization Of ParaguayS Climate Data Platform

Request for proposals for Development and Operationalization of Paraguays Climate Data Platform for Agriculture and Forestry GGGI has been active in Paraguay since 2018, collaborating with the Government of Paraguay to advance green growth policies and investments. Key partners include the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and Paraguays Development Finance Agency (AFD), driving progress across various sectors. In partnership with MEF, GGGI is launching a new Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded technical assistance project titled National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors of Paraguay. This initiative aims to develop Paraguays NAP, which will strengthen the countrys resilience to climate change by addressing key adaptation barriers in the agriculture and forestry sectors and creating a national adaptation guiding framework. The project will enable the Government of Paraguay to enhance its climate change adaptation information systems, integrate adaptation into national frameworks, promote inclusive and climate-resilient practices in agriculture and forestry, and foster private sector participation. Key projects objectives include: Enhance data and monitoring systems: Strengthen Paraguays capacity to generate, manage, and utilize comprehensive, up-to-date data on climate change risks and impacts. This will support the development, tracking, and refinement of adaptation strategies, plans, and projects while fostering an evidence-based approach to adaptation. Mainstream adaptation into national policy and planning frameworks: Improve the alignment of national policies, planning frameworks, and governance structures with Paraguays adaptation objectives. This includes mainstreaming resilience into sectoral strategies and ensuring coherence across the agriculture and forestry sectors. Promote inclusive and climate-resilient agriculture and forestry practices: Develop and implement targeted adaptation measures that address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. These actions will promote CSA and forestry practices, ensuring equitable access to resources and participation in decision-making processes. Strengthen private sector engagement: Develop policy instruments and economic incentives to actively involve the private sector in climate adaptation initiatives. This includes fostering public-private partnerships and creating investment opportunities that align with national adaptation goals. Under the framework of this project, MEF and GGGI are seeking an experienced consulting firm (hereinafter referred to as service provider) to support the development of Paraguay Climate Data Platform and its integration in MADES IT system. The consulting firm will establish the Climate Data Platform that will focalize all agriculture and forestry related climate and meteorological information and climate service provider information relevant to Paraguays climate policies in one site to foster a unified use of vulnerability and risk data, facilitating access to data and joint research. The developed platform will enhance the capacity of the Government of Paraguay to assess climate change impacts, track adaptation progress, and document lessons learned, enabling to effectively addressing climate change-related risks and inform adaptation planning The overall objectives of the assignment are as follows: Establish the Climate Data Platform framework that guides system architecture, data inputs and standards, and user access protocols. Develop the Climate Data Platform and operationalize the platform within MADESs IT system to enable effective data collection, management, and assessment. Build the capacity of relevant stakeholders in Paraguay to effectively use and maintain the Climate Data Platform. For more details on the Scope of Work, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR) document attached. IMPORTANT TIMELINES: This project is expected to be completed within 11 months following contract signing. The tender submission deadline is 28 September 2026 at 16:00 KST (Korean Standard Time). If any bidder requires clarification on the TOR or any part of the tender documents, GGGI will be pleased to provide clarification, provided that requests are received no later than seven (7) days prior to the submission deadline (i.e., by 16:00 KST on 21 September 2026). Interested parties are required to register on the GGGI e-Green Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gggi). HOW TO OBTAIN THE DOCUMENTS: Documents can be accessed via the e-Green Procurement Portal by selecting View Details on the relevant notice and then clicking the Tender Application button. 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