Social Protection and Climate Adaptation - a Strategic Review of the Evidence

Eligibility criteria: Eligible organizations for this tender must be consultancy firms with a strong reputation and leadership in social protection research. Organizations should have the capability to deliver quality results within the set timeline, proving experience in handling international adaptation portfolios. The consultancy team should include professionals with expertise and relevant experience in adaptation finance, social protection, and research, capable of conducting comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses. The team's geographical reach should demonstrate familiarity with different country contexts, including fragile and conflict-affected regions in Africa as well as middle-income countries in Asia and Latin America. Financial stability and established management structures are also required to ensure project delivery aligns with GCF’s objectives. Additional preference is given to entities that have prior engagements with climate funds or international institutions, thus known for contributing towards a strategic alignment of climate adaptation with poverty reduction and social inclusion goals.