TERMS OF REFERENCE
(International Consultant for developing Low Emission Development Strategy for Industrial
Sector, Bhutan)
Background
Bhutan is a small and mountainous Least Developed Country (LDC) landlocked between India and
China. The country has a total surface area of 38.394 Sq. Km and less than a million people.
Bhutan is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and
the Kyoto Protocol. The Himalayan kingdom has a fragile and highly climate sensitive
mountainous ecosystem.
Bhutan is amongst the 25 countries participating in the Phase II of the Low Emission Capacity
Building (LECB) Programme of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The main
objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the national stakeholders to enhance
scaled-up mitigation action. Bhutan’s LECB project is a three year long project starting 2013.
The main outcomes of the project are as follows:
1. Enhancing the National GHG Inventory system through improvement of EIMS and the
National Forest Inventory process.
2. Develop three (03) NAMAs in the transport, Housing (both residential & Institutional) and
Municipal Solid Waste management sectors;
3. Develop Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) for industrial and transport sectors,
4. Develop Measuring, Reporting and Verifying (MRV) systems to support implementation
and evaluation of the identified NAMAs and LEDS.
Besides the above deliverables, capacity building of the national experts will be a key component
of the exercise. Capacity Needs Assessment was conducted to identify the existing gaps within
the sectors identified in the project.
The Royal Government of Bhutan made a declaration at the 15th session of the Conference of
Parties to the UNFCCC and committed that the national GHG emissions will be less than the
sequestration capacity of the sink for all times. The National Strategy and Action Plan for Low
Carbon Development, 2012 was formulated to compliment this declaration. The strategy outlines
a short term and a long term action plan for improving the energy efficiency and share renewable
energy within the industrial sector and other energy-related sectors. Four different emission
scenarios till 2040 including the Business-as-usual scenario are also presented in the strategy.
The Economic Development policy, 2010 also emphasizes on promoting green industries, such
as, education, information technology and discourages major polluting industries. The industrial
sector was selected for development of LEDS under the LECB project considering the increasing
trend in GHG emissions from the sector
Main Tasks of the consultant
Working under the direct supervision of the LECB Project Director the International Consultant(s)
will provide technical knowhow and capacity building and lead development of LEDS in the
industrial sector for Bhutan. The main tasks of the international consultant are:
1. Conduct policy review of national development plans & vision statements, sectoral
strategies, national communications and other relevant strategies/policies.
2. Provide technical guidance during stakeholder engagement on scope and objectives of
LEDS
3. Analysis of co-benefits/sustainable development impact, including gender/poverty
reduction impacts
4. Advise on institutional frameworks and coordination mechanisms to ensure successful
development and implementation of the LEDS, based on international best practices
5. Advise on, and provide training as required,in appropriate methods and tools to conduct
mitigation analysis (i.e., development of business-as-usual and mitigation scenarios for
industrial sectors)
6. Develop historic and future GHG emission trajectories for the industrial sector
7. Identification and prioritization of mitigation options in industrial sectors
8. Analysis of co-benefits/sustainable development impact of LEDS, including
gender/poverty reduction impacts
9. Identify potential sources of support for implementation and/or formulation of LEDS
10. Design reporting structure for monitoring the implementation of the LEDS, including the
design of indicators to measure progress, based on international best practices
11. Act as technical expert and resource person in the design and conduct of training
seminars/workshops in the development and implementation of LEDS
12.Design and Develop Low Emission Development Strategy Document for Industrial Sector
in Bhutan along with financial estimates for implementation.
Profile of the Consultant
 An advanced post-graduate university degree from a recognized university in a subject
related to climate change and/or environmental management.
 At least 10 years of working experience on climate change mitigation issues.
 Experiences with GHG emission and/or mitigation scenario development and/or projections
 Familiarity with international negotiations and processes under the UNFCCC and working
experience in developing countries
 Experiences of Industrial Planning and/or development will be an added advantage
 Good organizational skills, with strong experience in organizing and facilitating meetings,
workshops and writing reports
Deliverables
1. An inception report that is inclusive of the following:
a. Methodology,
b. Detailed Workplan and Timeframe
c. Deliverables
2. Analysis and report on relevant national plans, policies and strategies
3. Business-as-usual implications and mitigation scenarios for industrial sectors
4. Report on the identification of policy, financing, and technology instruments to
implement LEDS
5. Technical inputs in the design of capacity building program on LEDS, including training
materials
6. Final LEDS proposal for the industrial sector in Bhutan.
Duration:
The general timeframe for completing the development of LEDS for industrial sector is
September through November 2014. Please note that the timeline mentioned below is indicative
with possible adjustment within the general timeframe.
Timeline
2nd week of September 2014
Milestones/Outputs
Declaration of results & Signing of contract
3rd Week of September 2014
4th Week of September 2014
Data collection and desk review
Inception workshop
3rd Week of October 2014
2nd Week of November 2014
Training Workshop/Draft Deliverables
Final Deliverables