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Consultant (Environmental & Climate Assessments of Aquaculture in Bangladesh)
World Fish
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
About WorldFish
“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”
Position Objective
The main purpose of the assignment is to conduct the environment and climate assessments on existing coastal and marine aquaculture in Bangladesh could include several key objectives to ensure sustainability and environmental management.
Responsibilities
The selected consultant will be responsible for following tasks:
Baseline Environmental Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive baseline studies to gather data on environmental conditions, including water quality, sediment quality, and biodiversity within and around the coastal and marine aquaculture sites.
- Evaluate the environmental impact of the current coastal and marine aquaculture practices.
Climate Resilience Assessment:
- Assess the vulnerability of coastal and marine aquaculture systems to the impacts of climate change, variabilities and extremes such as sea-level rise, temperature fluctuations, tidal surges
Biodiversity Conservation Strategies:
- Develop and recommend strategies to enhance and conserve biodiversity in and around coastal and marine aquaculture sites. This may involve creating protected areas, restoring habitats, and implementing best management practices.
Regulatory and Policy Recommendations:
- Review existing regulatory frameworks and policies related to coastal and marine aquaculture and provide recommendations for improvements based on the assessment findings. This includes suggesting new regulations or modifications to existing ones.
Monitoring and Reporting Framework:
- Develop a robust monitoring and reporting framework to ensure continuous environmental oversight and adaptive management of coastal and marine aquaculture operations. This includes setting up indicators, thresholds, and reporting protocols.
To effectively address the key areas outlined in the scope of work, the following data requirements need to be considered:
1. Environmental Data
- Water Quality:
- Parameters:
- Water temperature
- Salinity
- pH
- Dissolved oxygen
- Turbidity
- Nutrient levels (nitrogen, phosphorus)
- Presence of contaminants (heavy metals, pesticides)
- Other important parameters
- Biodiversity:
- Data on:
- Species inventory
- Abundance
- Distribution
- Health of flora and fauna in and around coastal and marine aquaculture sites
2. Geospatial Data
- Satellite Imagery:
- Data on:
- Topography
- Land use/land cover
- Infrastructure
3. Climate Resilience Data
- Sea Level Rise:
- Historical and projected data on sea level changes
- Temperature Fluctuations:
- Historical temperature data and future projections
- Ocean Acidification:
- pH trends over time and projections of future acidification levels
4. Biodiversity Conservation Data
- Protected Areas:
- Information on existing and proposed marine protected areas
- Restoration Efforts:
- Data on habitat restoration projects and their outcomes
- Species Monitoring:
- Ongoing monitoring data for key species of interest
5. Regulatory and Policy Data
- Current Regulations:
- Information on existing regulations and policies governing aquaculture
- Compliance Data:
- Data on compliance levels and enforcement actions
- Policy Gaps:
- Identification of gaps and areas for improvement in the regulatory framework
6. Monitoring and Reporting Data
- Indicators and Thresholds:
- Data on environmental and operational indicators used for monitoring aquaculture impacts
- Reporting Protocol:
- Information on reporting procedures and frequency
Sample and data collection tools:
The consultant should provide a comprehensive survey sampling plan, including the sample size for each stakeholder type along with appropriate data collection tools.
Deliverables
The consultant will need to deliver the following deliverables:
- Protocol, survey tools submission and sharing.
- Prepare a comprehensive report detailing the findings, analysis, and recommendations from the assessment. The comprehensive report comprises Environmental Assessment, Climate resilience assessment, Biodiversity assessment, Policy regulatory and Monitoring framework reports.
- KII report.
- FGD report.
- All types of data clean set.
- A comprehensive presentation with the findings and a manuscript for submission to a peer review journal.
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