Result of Service

A workshop on ocean climate resilience organized to engage regional organizations, government officials and other stakeholders on partnerships for integrating multi-hazard early warning systems into adaptation planning and resilience building.

Work Location

Remotely & Bangkok

Expected duration

3 Sep 25 – 31 May 26

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: The role of oceans in climate action is increasingly recognized in international climate processes, including the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan adopted by the UNFCCC 27th COP in 2022 and the UNFCCC Global Stocktake which called for scaling up ocean-based mitigation actions, among others. ESCAP mandates reflect the importance of this issue in the region. ESCAP Resolution 79/2 on accelerating ocean-based action to combat climate change and the requested dialogue on ocean-based climate action (OBCA) convened in September 2024 resulted in the launch of an Initiative for Regional Cooperation on Ocean-based Climate Action (the Regional Initiative), proposed and facilitated by the Governments of Indonesia, Fiji and the Maldives. In alignment with ESCAP Resolution 76/1, the Regional Initiative focuses on strengthening cooperation and promoting partnerships in four key themes: Protecting and enhancing blue carbon ecosystems; Decarbonizing shipping and maritime connectivity; Accelerating the deployment of ocean-based renewable energy; and Enhancing ocean-climate resilience. With the financial support from the Korea-ESCAP Cooperation Fund (KECF), the Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division (IDD) of ESCAP leads the priority theme on Ocean-Climate Resilience, and is expected to organize a workshop in November 2026, whose results will be reported at the Regional Ocean Forum in 2026. Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction Section and guidance of Chief, Disaster Risk Reduction Section, the Consultant will facilitate the preparation and organization of a workshop on ocean climate resilience.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced degree in international studies, social development, environment, political sciences, economics or related areas. Have knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction, excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Languages

Excellent command of English for successful implementation of the work.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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