Background:

ÂThe Liberian capital Monrovia is particularly vulnerable to climate effects, namely sea level rise and the increased frequency of high-intensity storms. This has resulted in coastal erosion and shoreline retreat, which threatens the sustainability of ecosystem services and directly impacts Monrovians' fishery-based livelihoods of approximately 55,000 Monrovians, 46% of whom are women.

Therefore, in an effort to reduce the vulnerability of coastal environments/ecosystems to climate risks; the Government of Liberia (GoL), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) developed the Monrovia Metropolitan Climate Resilience Project (MMCRP). The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) is the Executing Entity for the project, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the Accredited Entity. The MMCRP is financed through a grant from GCF and co-finance from UNDP and GoL.

The core aim of the Project is to build the long-term climate resilience of coastal communities in Liberia by both addressing immediate adaptation priorities and creating an enabling environment for up-scaling coastal adaptation initiatives to other parts of Monrovia and Liberia. This will be achieved through three outputs, namely:

1.      Objectives of the Consultancy:

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The objective of the consultancy is to develop indicators that determine baseline community perceptions and awareness on climate change, adaptation strategies, as well as the role and importance of mangrove ecosystems.

Methodology

ÂThe assessment method shall consist of both quantitative and qualitative tools and approaches. However, the consulting firm can suggest study methods considering the objectives and deliverables of the assignment. The consultant should ensure the following two methods and steps while executing the study: