TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FIELD STUDIES TO EVALUATE THE
CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS OF AN INSTITUTIONAL
IMPROVED COOKSTOVES PROJECT IN GHANA
BACKGROUND
GOODPLANET FOUNDATION:
The GoodPlanet Foundation’s Action Carbone Solidaire program, created in 2006, aims to combat
global warming by offering sustainable and economically viable alternatives for the benefit of the
most disadvantaged populations. Partnering with NGOs and local and intermediate-sized social
enterprises, the Action Carbone Solidaire program supports the development of projects in South
America, Africa, Asia and Europe, as part of an approach of international solidarity and general
interest. The Action Carbone Solidaire program not only provides financial support but also
operational assistance to these actors, enabling them to strengthen their capacities.
Since 2006, the program has supported more than 60 projects in more than 20 countries in the
following areas:
- Access to renewable and sustainable energy and energy efficiency
- The development of sustainable agriculture and forestry
- Preservation and restoration of biodiversity
- The recycling of household waste
- The construction of bioclimatic schools
The GoodPlanet Foundation is seeking qualified experts to conduct field studies to evaluate the
carbon emissions of an Institutional improved cookstoves project in Ghana. The target study area
is the city of Accra and its neighbourhood.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The consultant will perform following tasks:
 To conduct a study to provide an overview of the stoves/fuel combinations, cooking
practices of the local institutions/schools in the study area. If possible, provide information
on the various cooking technologies used in the local schools within the proposed study area.
 To conduct a field baseline survey to evaluate –
o the availability of the resources (biomass, charcoal, etc) in the target area, the
associated costs and distance covered to procure these resources.
o average number of children fed per day per school (if possible, as per age group),
o average number of cooking days in a month during the academic year,
 To conduct a minimum 5-day field tests on the traditional institutional cookstoves, to
evaluate the following parameters –
o the quantity of firewood/charcoal/gas used for cooking/day in the target
institutions/schools. The data should be collected & analysed as per the KPT
(kitchen performance test) protocol proposed by the carbon standard (Gold Standard).
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o pattern of cooking practices (number of meals cooked during the day, number
plates served per day etc)
 To conduct a minimum 5-day field tests on the proposed improved institutional
cookstoves, to evaluate the following parameters –
o the quantity of firewood used for cooking/day in the target institutions/schools
where the improved cookstoves are installed. The data should be collected &
analysed as per the KPT (kitchen performance test) protocol proposed by the carbon
standard (Gold Standard).
o patterns of cooking practices (number of meals cooked during the day, number
plates served per day etc)
 Select and propose the applicable carbon methodology to evaluate the potential of the
biomass/charcoal savings and potential carbon credits per improved institutional
cookstoves.
 To determine the risks on health and environment of both the traditional cookstoves and
the proposed institutional improved cookstoves.
BUDGET
Up to 10 000 € excluding taxes will be available to support field studies, travelling and logistics for
the above studies. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposal and the
appropriateness of the budget for the proposed work.
APPLICANTS PROFILE REQUIREMENT:
- The consultant preferably has a minimum of 5 years of experience, of which around 3 years
of professional experience in climate policy and developing climate mitigation projects
under carbon market programs such as Gold Standard, VCS and Clean Development
Mechanism (CDM).
- The expert should understand domestic and international carbon markets, including
voluntary carbon markets.
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a proposal describing the following (maximum of 10 pages):
- Description of proposed field studies to be conducted (including number of samples), and
any other relevant information.
- Detailed sample collection and analysis methods to be applied to evaluate the potential
carbon emissions reductions from project.
- Unique qualifications and relevant previous experience of the team on similar field
studies/projects/assignments.
- Biographical summaries of team conducting the proposed work
- Budget (including the travelling and logistics)
- Proposed timeline and approach for completing the work. The timeline should include
dates for the activities and specific deliverables as outlined in the scope of work.
Please submit proposals to recrutement@goodplanet.org by February 15, 2023.
GoodPlanet Foundation – Domaine de Longchamp
1, carrefour de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 – Paris
www.goodplanet.org