Title	Mapping and Assessment of Climate-Induced Disasters and Livelihood Vulnerabilities in India, and Preparation of Detailed Project Report
Timeline	3.5 Months
Expected area of expertise	Subject Matter Knowledge on climate, environment, and livelihood vulnerabilities in the Indian context. Familiarity with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and livelihood resilience frameworks. Expertise in designing and executing mixed-method research, including field surveys (PRA, KIIs). Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and actionable recommendations (DPRs) for program design.
Apply Link	https://forms.gle/KvXjEJk96GA9AxLn7            (Contact Procurement for Form Link)
Last Date for Apply	05th December, 2025

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation is an open-source, not-for-profit organization that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for the deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty by improving access to sustainable energy to underserved communities in tribal, rural, and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs from various developmental sectors, and educational institutions to link the benefits of sustainable energy to poverty eradication. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, health, and livelihoods with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, and partners from various developmental sectors. You can find more information about the SELCO Foundation on our organization’s (Read more about SELCO here: http://www.selcofoundation.org/)

Background of the Programme:

India, with its diverse climatic conditions, is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with over two-thirds of its geographical area vulnerable to natural hazards like floods, drought, unseasonal rains, cyclones and heat stress. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of these disasters placing immense strain on rural livelihoods, local economies, and ecosystems. The impacts are particularly pronounced among smallholder farmers, women, and marginalized communities whose livelihoods are closely tied to natural resources and agriculture.

In recent years, extreme weather events have disrupted cropping cycles, reduced productivity, led to asset losses, and increased indebtedness among rural households. 60% of marginal farmers in India have suffered major crop losses due to extreme weather events in the past five years, with more than 3.2 million hectares of cropped land affected in 2024 alone. Simultaneously, traditional coping mechanisms are being stretched thin, and local adaptive practices are often under-documented or unsupported by formal systems. Understanding these localized impacts and the ways communities are adapting is critical to designing responsive livelihood, resilience, and energy access programs.

Project Goal and Objective:

SELCO Foundation is seeking to engage an individual consultant or consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive study on Mapping Climate-Induced Disasters and Livelihood Vulnerabilities in India. This strategic initiative is designed to address the intensifying frequency and severity of climate-induced disasters, which place immense strain on rural livelihoods, particularly among smallholder farmers, women, and marginalized communities.

The proposed study aims to map and analyze disaster-prone geographies across key focus regions of the organization - including the flood and cyclone-prone Cachar (Assam), Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), drought and heat-stressed zones of Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Raichur of (North Karnataka.) These regions represent diverse climatic and socio-economic contexts, offering valuable insights into the intersection of climate hazards, livelihoods, and adaptive capacities. By systematically mapping vulnerability and resilience patterns across the above-mentioned regions, the research will provide a foundation for developing context-specific solutions that create safety nets for livelihoods, enhance adaptive capacity, and align with national and state-level climate resilience priorities.

• Identify major climate and disaster risks.
• Assess the impact on livelihood systems (agriculture, livestock).
• Document indigenous and emerging adaptive strategies.
• Generate evidence for climate-resilient livelihood planning and integrated program design.

10.  Submission Requirements:

The study may be undertaken either by a single lead consultant/agency covering all identified geographies, or by multiple region-specific consultants engaged for specific states or climatic zones, depending on demonstrated expertise and capacity. Applicants are therefore encouraged to indicate their preferred scope of engagement — national (covering all regions) or regional (specific to one or more focus states).

Interested and qualified consultants/agencies are invited to submit the following documents:

1. Organizational/Individual Profile: Overview of your team/experience (Updated CV highlighting relevant research experience)
2. Proposed Approach: A brief document outlining your understanding of the assignment and proposed approach.
   1. Covering hot spots for disasters like floods, drought etc

1. Sample(s) of previous reports or publications on environment, climate, livelihoods etc.
2. Financial Proposal: Detailed quotation for the execution of the entire scope of work and HR.

Please ensure your application directly addresses your capability to own the end-to-end execution of communication design across strategy, production, and dissemination.

To download the full ToR, click here: ToR Mapping and Assessment of Climate-Induced Disasters and Livelihood Vulnerabilities in India

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