Background analysis to support the Sustainable Ocean Initiative workshop on ocean-related capacity building needs for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Result of Service The consultant shall develop the following: - Background analysis to support the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) virtual workshop on Ocean-related capacity-building needs for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Work Location Remote - Home-based

Expected duration Three (3) months

Duties and Responsibilities Organizational setting

The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable development'. The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature in Rio in 1992. The Convention has three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal and is administered by United Nations Environment Programme. Its main tasks are to arrange for and service meetings of the Conference of the Parties, including preparation of pertinent documentation, operation of the central node of the clearing-house mechanism, liaison and coordination with other international bodies and processes and, in close collaboration with these partners, the provision of technical support for the effective implementation of the Convention.

The Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) (https://www.cbd.int/soi/) is a global capacity building partnership coordinated by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity focused on addressing the capacity needs of developing country Parties to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity.

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework will require enhanced capacity for full appropriation and implementation, in particular in small island development States and least developed countries. In view of the role of SOI in supporting enhanced capacity to achieve global goals, a clear understanding and assessment of capacity needs associated with the post-2020 framework with respect to marine and coastal biodiversity.

A SOI virtual workshop will be convened to discuss the key ocean-related capacity-building needs for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Programme Management Officer, (Marine, Coastal and Island Biodiversity), Biodiversity Science, Policy and Governance Unit; Science, Society and Sustainable Futures Division; the consultant will produce the following:

Detailed outline of the analysis - Deadline: 30 March 2023 First draft of the analysis - Deadline: 30 April 2023 Final draft of the synthesis - Deadline: 30 May 2023

Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree in marine ecology/biology, marine environmental science, environmental law/policy, or related fields is required. Five years of work experience in the field of marine environmental science and/or management or related fields is required. Experience and/or knowledge in capacity building for environmental management is desirable. Knowledge and work experience relevant to areas of work under the Convention on Biological Diversity is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is desirable.

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