**The Lutheran World Federation
Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ)**
***Project “Local to Global Action for Climate Justice, Phase 1”
Compilation of climate justice advocacy good practices
Terms of Reference (ToR)***
1. 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 englobes 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 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,
Latin 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 influenced national and regional policymakers for ambitious national and regional climate policies.
- National religious leaders, churches, and faith-based actors actively contribute to climate justice advocacy in international forums.
Target groups for the project include churches, faith-based leaders, and faith-based organizations, their congregations, and the communities where they live and indirectly, local, district and National Government officials and policy makers. The project also targets and influences interfaith and civil society actors from local to global levels. LWF member churches in 18 focus countries represent more than 31 million people according to the LWF 2019 membership figures and engage with many more in their diverse communities.
A particular focus is placed on youth, women, and vulnerable people most impacted by climate change. The project aims for equal participation of women and men when possible and when not, at least will ensure 40% participation whether male or female.
Key stakeholders in civil society such as environmental and climate justice organizations are important allies and critical to the reach and impact of the project, as are academia and the scientific community to ensure science-based actions are taken and evidence-based advocacy is employed for effective influencing and results.
A detailed Terms of Reference is provided below with instructions and deadline for application.
2. Objective of the assignment
Identify and systematize examples of good practices on adaptation, mitigation, and climate justice advocacy led by faith-based organizations, especially from youth and women supported by LWF projects and other identified good practices.
3. Expected deliverables
The purpose of this document is to profile climate justice good practices from faith-based organizations that can be replicated in other contexts.
The expected deliverables are the following:
- Facilitation of a minimum of two online workshops:
- a kick-off workshop for validating the methodology, tools for collecting data, proposed work schedule and agreeing on the criteria for defining a good practice and;
- a workshop on the presentation of the Climate Justice good practices;
- A draft report of good practices inventory on adaptation, mitigation, and advocacy led by faith-based organizations, especially from youth and women.
- A final report that will include 10 good practices of a maximum 3 pages per case (excluding photos and annexes)
These deliverables are to be
- prepared in English.
- submitted to the LWF Program Executive for Climate Justice electronically via e-mail.
The Criteria for defining a good practice will include: the relevance of the climate-related issues addressed by the initiative, means developed to reduce vulnerability and increase the resilience of the communities, mean to improve local capacities to face climate impacts, gender justice approach integration, benefits for the community for a long term, changes in the lives of local communities as a result of the initiative, possibilities of initiative be scaled-up, replicated or expanded, among others.
4. Suggested time frame and period of the assignment
The assignment will take place from 15th April – 15th June, 2023.
- Engagement of the consultant (Methodology and outline of the product) - April
- Kick off workshop - April
- Interviews, analysis and writing for 10 cases - April-May
- Feedback to first draft - Third week of May
- Revision / feedback - June
- Presentation of the compilation of good practices. Final version - Mid-June
5. Methodology
This methodology should integrate the following:
- Checklist as first guidance for identification and setting of categories of good practices.
- Guidance for the characterization of good practice selection and analysis.
- Template for the compilation and analysis of the selected good practices
It is expected that data collection will be done remotely.
6. Qualifications and Experience of the consultant(s)
- Proven experience in climate justice related work.
- Proven track record of conducting similar work of international development programs, including programs implemented in different geographical regions;
- Experience in conducting remote research (online interviews, surveys etc.)
- Excellent writing skills in English.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish as some of the LWF initiatives are in LAC
- Experience in working with faith-based organizations;
- Knowledge of LWF and the ACT Alliance members an advantage.
How to apply
7. Content of the consultant’s offer
Interested candidates who fulfil 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, the suggested methodology to be used, and a proposed template for elaboration and analysis of best practices.
- 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.
- A written sample of previous similar work.
Offers shall be submitted by email to: tender.geneva@lutheranworld.org under the subject: “Compilation of climate justice advocacy good practices” no later than 07 April 2023.