CCAC TEAP Waste Report Consultant

Consultant Programme & Policy Finance & Economy

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Result of Service

The “CCAC TEAP Waste Report Consultant” will write a report of approximately 35 pages, and prepare a presentation, which provides an overview of BSF technologies and their methane abatement potential. The report would consider the relevant business models for different plant capacities, ownership types and geographies ranging from small/farm-level, mid-size/small business to industrial scale. The report would address the key challenges for successful implementation taking into account climate/geographic conditions, access to feedstock, markets/prices for products and other factors. The report should also provide an overview of costs for the above different types/sizes of BSF facilities. This would include both CAPEX and OPEX costs. The report should give an overview of potential product offtake and prices, and markets. The Report should also discuss whether the BSF practice/technology stands up as a private investable opportunity and, if not, the public policy interventions that may be required to allow it to be deployed and insights into prioritizing investment opportunities. It would also deliver focused case studies of successful deployment of best practices and technologies. The consultant should also consider explore “archetyping” in their report where possible, considering criteria such as the size of the operation, and distinction based on the country context (to be determined with the supervisor and relevant Panel Members).

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UNEP-convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone. More information about the CCAC is here: www.ccacoalition.org. As of October 2023, the same team is providing secretariat services to the Global Methane Pledge. More information about the Global Methane Pledge is here: www.globalmethanepledge.org The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) hosts the Secretariat at the Industry & Economy Division in Paris. The CCAC Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) was established in 2023 to develop and share knowledge with countries about promising, innovative and underfinanced SLCP mitigation measures which can improve both climate and air quality outcomes. As part of that work, the CCAC-TEAP has produced a Working Brief on “Scaling Up Underfinanced SLCP Mitigation Solutions: Driving Innovation and Technology in the Waste Sector”. More information can be found here: https://www.ccacoalition.org/news/elevating-waste-solutions-biocovers-and-black-soldier-fly-technology The CCAC Secretariat is seeking a “CCAC TEAP Waste Report Consultant” to expand delivery of the CCAC-TEAP work. The responsibility of the Consultant will be to draft a full report to expand upon Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology, which was a focus area of the Working Brief. This will be prepared for COP29 in November 2024, in consultation with the TEAP Co-Chairs, Panel Members and Secretariat team members. The report will deliver a comprehensive overview of BSF technology as a method to abate methane, valorise organic waste and support circular economies. The report will address the methane abatement potential of BSF technologies, the opportunities for job creation and local economic development. The report will address the investment cost required; clearly identify whole of life costs and benefits (distinguishing between public and private); an assessment as to whether the BSF practice/technology stands up as a private investable opportunity and, if not, the public policy interventions that may be required to allow it to be deployed; and insights into prioritizing investment opportunities. It would also deliver focused case studies of successful deployment of best practices and technologies. The Report will identify key geographies where BSF technology would be most effective, and should explore “archetyping” where possible, e.g., on the applicability of a particular solution for a given context / set of geographic conditions and how this reflects context and conditions. It will consider whether the options being analyzed are viable in a range of country settings (with a focus on developing countries) to the extent possible and, where not, that this is clearly stated by the CCAC-TEAP. In the latter case, where possible, feasible adaptations to best practices/technologies for developing country settings should be identified/explored. This would help clarify for countries how a given approach and investment might be effective in a particular country context. To produce the report, the consultant should conduct consultations on the given topic with relevant technology providers and implementers as well as other stakeholders (to be determined with the supervisor) to make the findings as accurate and grounded in research and latest knowledge in the sector as possible. Objectives: 1. Write a report of approximately 35 pages, and prepare a presentation, which provides an overview of BSF technologies and their methane abatement potential. The report would consider the relevant business models for different plant capacities, ownership types and geographies from small/farm-level, mid-size/small business to industrial scale. The report would address the key challenges for successful implementation taking into account climate/geographic conditions, access to feedstock, markets/prices for products and other factors. The report should also provide an overview of costs for the above different types/sizes of BSF facilities. This would include both CAPEX and OPEX costs. The report should give an overview of potential product offtake and prices, and markets. The Report should also discuss whether the BSF practice/technology stands up as a private investable opportunity and, if not, the public policy interventions that may be required to allow it to be deployed and insights into prioritizing investment opportunities. It would also deliver focused case studies of successful deployment of best practices and technologies. The consultant should also consider explore “archetyping” in their report where possible. 2. Conduct consultations on the given topic with relevant technology providers and implementers as well as other stakeholders (private and public, to be determined with the supervisor) to make the findings as accurate and grounded in research and latest knowledge in the sector as possible. 3. Work closely with Communications Team in design process, including providing list of illustrations and graphics needed and provide feedback and approve accuracy of technical information presented.

Qualifications/special skills

• Masters-level university degree in biology, or environmental management, technology, sciences or economics, ecology or a related area. - A minimum of 4 years of professional and/or scientific experience related to BSF technology is required and documented in the CV. - A minimum of 2 years of experience in practical implementation of BSF technology in projects or in collaboration with BSF treatment facilities, breeders or operators is required. - Demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required. - Demonstrated experience with business models around BSF technology, through direct project engagement and experience. - Demonstrated experience in preparing reports on waste treatment with BSF larvae by providing a reference to one report authored or co-authored in the last 3 years. Special knowledge and skills: - Expertise in the waste and waste management sector, and in particular on the black soldier fly sector and its stakeholders preferred - Experience working in and conducting research in developing countries and an understanding of a range of country contexts - Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accessible and concise scientific and technical reports for policymakers

Languages

• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. - Additional knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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