The Lutheran World Federation
Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ)
Action for Justice Unit – AFJ
Project “Local to Global Action for Climate Justice, Phase 1”
TERMS OF REFERENCE
ENHANCED CAPACITY FOR ADVOCACY – COP29
- Introduction
Climate justice advocacy and policy engagement is a key priority in the current Strategy of the Lutheran World Federation (2019 – 2024). The LWF has engaged with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for more than ten years as observer, contributor and participant in climate negotiations and other processes. Its longstanding commitment to climate justice encompasses building resilience, climate adaptation, and mitigation, as well as supporting communities affected by climate change impacts and undertaking advocacy from local to global levels.
The Action for Justice Unit is the advocacy hub of the LWF and accompanies member churches, World Service Country Programmes, and collaborates closely with ecumenical and faith-based organizations, civil society, as well as communities affected by climate change impacts. The LWF advocacy methodology is essential to accelerate actions needed to set up a pathway for a sustainable and resilient society and economy where we protect the environment as the foundation for all life.
Local to Global Action for Climate Justice is a global project in 18 countries that includes
Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, South Africa, Ghana;
Asia and Pacific: Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and,
Latín America and the Caribbean: Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, El Salvador, and Cuba
The overall goal of the project is to accelerate climate action from local to global by boosting the global commitment to the Paris Agreement. The objectives of the project are:
- Churches and faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the project countries have increased their engagement for climate justice.
- By the end of the project, churches, FBOs and partner civil society actors in the project countries have effectively promoted the implementation of ambitious national and regional climate policies and programs vis-a- vis national and regional policymakers.
- National religious leaders, churches, and faith-based actors actively contribute to climate justice advocacy in international forums.
Target group is comprised by LWF member churches, faith-based leaders, and faith-based organizations, their congregations, and the communities from Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, El Salvador, and Cuba also convened interfaith and civil society actors from local, regional to global levels, as well as National Government officials, policy makers.
Youth, women, and vulnerable people most impacted by climate change are in the main focus of our efforts to boost participation by discussing the project implementation and by promoting equal participation of women and men ensuring at least 40% participation whether male or female.
Other key stakeholders in this project are (i) environmental and climate justice organizations from civil society as important allies and critical to reach the expected impact of the project; furthermore, (ii) academia and the scientific community as valuable resources to ensure that science-based actions are taken and that evidence-based advocacy is employed for effectively planning for and achieving the expected results.
Engaging with Conference of the Parties – COP /UNFCCC
During the LWF strategy period 2019-2024, more than 160 delegates, mostly youth, participated in COPs either in person or virtually. They were highly engaged in climate action, actively participating in online sessions and meetings, or following the negotiations in person.
LWF will invite former COP delegates to participate in strategic sessions to strengthen their capacity to follow, understand and engage nationally and globally in climate negotiations before and during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
2. Objective of the assignment
Support and enhance capacity for LWF advocacy prior, during and after COP29
3. Working methodology
A high level of technical expertise in the matter is equally important as a participatory methodology, engaging, involving participants in an active way in the learning journey.
The assignment is coordinated by the Program Executive for Climate Justice, Elena Cedillo.
The methodology will be determined by the consultant in cooperation and under leadership of the Program Executive for Climate Justice.
4. Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables are the following:
- Facilitate a series of up to 10 participatory hybrid workshops to enhance participants capacity to engage with the climate negotiations, including role-play of the UNFCCC climate negotiations and sessions to enhance the capacity to analyse COP29 negotiation progress and processes.
The capacity building consists of 10 sessions. The structure of the session will include an update on topics relevant to this COP29, a deepening of understanding of the processes, tasks for participants, and a discussion on the status and trends of international climate policy. The November sessions will focus on analysing the progress of COP29, the outcomes of COP29 and a roadmap to COP30.
- Provide guidance on a brochure that includes policy demands based on the technical themes for COP29 that serve as a handout in meetings with governments delegations.
- Produce a booklet with the following content: i) NCDs: practical suggestions for the next phase of NDCs, including guidance on how to analyse them with a view to advocating for more ambitious NDCs. ii) Understanding LTS processes under the Paris Agreement and iii) NAPs: key relevant information to engage in advocacy on NAPs.
- Support the preparation of meetings with policy makers and climate negotiators during COP
5. Qualifications and Experience of the consultant
- Proven experience in climate justice related work.
- Excellent writing skills in English. Ability to communicate in Spanish as some of the LWF youth initiatives are in LAC
- In depth understanding of climate risks management in the context of projects, climate proofing, and climate programming
- Experienced facilitator
- Partisan of inclusive participatory approaches when developing training materials.
Knowledge of LWF and the ACT Alliance members an advantage
6. Time frame and period of the assignment
The assignment will take place from September 15 – December 15, 2024.
- Sessions participatory hybrid workshop to enhance capacity for advocacy prior, during and after COP29:
Preferably from 2-4 CET in September on the proposed days Sep: 16th ,18th ,20th ,23rd ,26th ,27th ,30th, one on (Nov 16th), one at the end of COP29 (Nov 21st ) and one to analyse next steps after COP29.
- Provide advice on a brochure that includes policy demands based on the technical themes for COP29 that serve as a handout in meetings with governments delegations: Sep- Nov
- Produce booklet on NDCs, LTS and NAPs. i) NCDs: practical suggestions for the next phase of NDCs, including guidance on how to analyse them with a view to advocating for more ambitious NDCs. ii) Understanding LTS processes under the Paris Agreement and iii) NAPs: key relevant information to engage in advocacy on NAPs. Sep-October
- Support the preparation of meetings with policy makers and climate negotiators during COP: Sep- November.
7. Content of the consultant’s offer
Interested candidates who fulfill the above qualifications shall submit the following:
- A technical and financial offer according to the present terms of reference;
- The technical offer shall contain a summary presentation of the proposed approach and the suggested methodology to be used.
- The financial offer shall contain the costs for honorarium (including taxes) based on a daily rate as well as any other costs.
- CV(s) of all consultants involved.
How to apply
Offers shall be submitted by email to: action.justice@lutheranworld.org under the subject: “Climate Justice” no later than 8 Sep 2024.