Request for Proposals-Climate Consultant

BACKGROUND

ITPC was birthed in 2003 in Cape Town, South Africa, by a committed group of 125 HIV activists from 65 countries who refused to accept a world in which people living with HIV were denied access to life-saving medicine. As ITPC grew into a Global Activist Network (GAN) advocating for the needs of communities affected by HIV and TB, it also laid the groundwork for community-driven work extending beyond singular diseases and addressing the systemic issues affecting people’s health and quality of life— exposing and resisting entrenched global power dynamics that consistently prioritize privilege and profit over the right to health and dignity. Today, we celebrate 20 years, highlighting progress in the fight for equitable access and affordability to treatment, amplifying community power, and building resilience within communities.

The Solidarity Project aims to improve public health outcomes (incidence, prevalence, and reductions in morbidity and mortality) by improving the affordability of key patented health products for HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, cervical cancer, and any public health emergencies in 24 LMICs. The Solidarity Project, which complements other access strategies such as voluntary licenses, aims to address IP barriers in 24 LMICs, by working within the framework of national laws and international agreements such as the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) to facilitate price reductions through market entry of key generic and biosimilar products (GBPs).

The greatest threat to human health is climate. Extreme weather events, environmental degradation and shifting disease patterns directly affect community health and the capacity of health systems. In this rapidly changing landscape, ITPC acknowledges the need to integrate climate resilience into our strategies. By understanding and addressing the environmental determinants of health, we aim to support communities to not only withstand but also proactively respond to climate-related health challenges. To further this goal, technical assistance is required to assess ITPC Global's carbon footprint and develop strategies for climate actions.

Service Provider Scope of Work

ITPC wishes to engage a consultant (physical person or legal entity) to conduct a Carbon Footprint Assessment and develop a Climate Action Pilot plan.

Key objectives:

1. Assess ITPC's carbon footprint which may involve preparing interview questions, conducting interviews with selected staff and board members, and collecting and analyzing data on carbon footprint for the period of 2019 to 2024.
2. Deliver a comprehensive diagnostic report that includes a risk assessment and recommendations for reducing carbon emissions, followed by workshops and feedback sessions to review findings and collaboratively develop the next steps toward achieving emission reduction goals.
3. Implement the necessary processes for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure effective governance and operational continuity. This may also involve providing the required support and guidance to ensure a smooth transition.
4. Provide technical support for developing a Climate Action Pilot, including a roadmap and follow-up activities over up to 12 months.

Deliverables:

The consultant is expected to provide the following deliverables within the agreed timeline:

1. A Carbon Footprint Assessment Report;
2. Two in-person workshops will be held with Senior Leadership/the Board and all staff to review assessment results and develop an action plan;
3. Climate Action Pilot, including a roadmap and follow-up activities over up to 12 months;
4. Ongoing technical support to ITPC Global throughout the implementation phase of the Climate Roadmap

Duration of Service Provision:

• Start date: 15November 2024
• End date: 1 November 2025

Qualification/Eligibility Requirements to Provider:

1. At least 5 years experience working in climate change and action;
2. Experience in coordination and project management of carbon emissions reduction activities and/or climate and environmental roadmap ;
3. Experience in working with non-profit or civil society organizations on climate change work;
4. Fluency in English;
5. Experience and/or academic training in public health, health policy, or related field is a plus;
6. A postgraduate degree in a relevant field is an advantage