Title	Climate vulnerability study and urban poor livelihood study in 3 II tier cities, Hubli-Dharwad, Bhubaneshwar and Puri Climate risk assessments across 3 cities – Hubli-Dharwad, Puri and Bhubaneshwar to examine the intersection of climate hazards with urban poor livelihoods
Timeline	10 weeks
Expected area of expertise	The consultant or consultancy firm should have the following qualifications and experience: Expertise in Climate Change and Urban Resilience: Demonstrated experience in climate risk assessments and vulnerability mapping in urban areas. Experience in GIS and Remote Sensing: Proficiency in GIS, satellite imagery analysis, and spatial data interpretation. Knowledge of Local Context: Familiarity with the socio-economic and environmental conditions of Indian cities, particularly Hubli-Dharwad, Puri, and Bhubaneshwar. Multidisciplinary Team: Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including urban planners, environmental scientists, climate experts and local authorities. Demonstrated Reporting and Communication Skills: Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Apply Link	https://forms.gle/Y276ak77HMMSNFAj6 (Contact Procurement for Form Link)

About SELCO Foundation

SELCO Foundation’s mission is to create a platform of solutions that uses sustainable energy as a catalyst to bridge environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation. With holistic development as the primary focus, the organization strives to create equitable societies, where services are accessed by all communities. The interventions of SELCO lead to a sustainable delivery model of essential services like livelihoods, education, and health till the last mile. (Read more about SELCO here: http://www.selcofoundation.org/)

Introduction

This Terms of Reference (ToR) document outlines the scope, objectives, methodology, deliverables, and other key details for conducting two important studies:

• Climate Vulnerability Study in Hubli-Dharwad, Bhubaneshwar, and Puri.
• Urban Poor Livelihood Study in the same three cities.

These studies will focus on understanding the effects of climate change and its implications for vulnerable communities, specifically urban poor populations, in the selected cities.

Background

Climate Vulnerability Study: Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods, heatwaves, and storms, affecting urban environments and vulnerable populations. This study aims to assess the vulnerability of Hubli-Dharwad, Bhubaneshwar, and Puri to climate risks and identify the adaptation measures required.

Urban Poor Livelihood Study: Urban poor populations are particularly vulnerable to socio-economic challenges, exacerbated by climate change. This study will assess the livelihoods of urban poor communities in the three cities, with a focus on how climate-related risks may further affect their well- being and economic stability.

Objectives

Climate Vulnerability Study:

• Assess the current and future climate risks in Hubli-Dharwad, Bhubaneshwar, and Puri.
• Identify vulnerable areas and communities, especially urban poor neighborhoods.
• Analyze local infrastructure resilience and the ability to cope with climate-related events.
• Recommend adaptation strategies for the cities and vulnerable communities.

Urban Poor Livelihood Study:

• Analyze the livelihood strategies of urban poor communities in the three cities.
• Assess the socio-economic impacts of climate change on their livelihoods.
• Identify key factors that enhance or hinder their resilience to climate change.
• Propose sustainable livelihood strategies to improve the resilience of urban poor communities in the face of climate change.

To apply

Interested consultants / organizations, with relevant experience (please include samples and/or references of the previous similar work as proof of experience) and based out of India are requested to reach out with a detailed proposal giving a brief on the methodology and the process they will uptake for this project, including budgets (with break-ups and explanation), timelines and milestones and submit the same to google form https://forms.gle/Y276ak77HMMSNFAj6 on or before 05^th Jan 2025.

Any further queries please write to procurement@selcofoundation.org with a subject line: “Climate vulnerability study and urban poor livelihood study in 3 II tier cities, Hubli-Dharwad, Bhubaneshwar and Puri”

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