: WWF Thailand - World Wide Fund for Nature International
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: 9 May 2024
24 May 2024
TERMS OF REFERENCE
RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICE, GAP ANALYSIS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATION
FOR PSC-TVA PROJECT
Title : Expert/Researcher
Goal : Conduct research on best practice, gap analysis and policy recommendation for Plastic Smart Cities project in Thailand
Contracting Agency : WWF Thailand
Department : Plastic team, Conservation Unit
Work Location : Songkhla, Hat Yai, Surat Thani, and Koh Samui cities, Thailand
Type of Contract : Consultancy Agreement
Contract Duration : 7 Months
Thailand is one of the world’s largest contributors to plastic pollution, producing approximately 1.03 million tons each year. Combined with four other Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines), it is responsible for more than half of the eight million metric tons of plastic waste dumped into the world’s oceans annually. The government of Thailand has taken a proactive approach to reducing plastic pollution by initiating the Roadmap on Plastic Waste Management for 2018 – 2030. Despite the importance of this road map as a guideline for implementing plastic pollution reduction, implementation remains uncertain. Key challenges identified in the roadmap's document include the lack of legal instruments and mandates for plastic labelling systems, restrictions on single-use plastic packaging and products, and regulations that encourage waste separation and recycling practices. The impact of plastic pollution in Thailand is significant, especially to marine biodiversity and now threatens the nation’s main economic driver- the tourism industry. Data from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources shows that more than 300 endangered marine animals die from consuming plastic waste and from being caught by fishing gear per year. Furthermore, around 60% of marine species (including dolphins and whales) die from ingesting plastic, and 70% of sea turtles, manta ray and whale shark die entangled in disposed fragmented fishing gear.
In response to this emerging threat, WWF Thailand, together with other WWF offices in the region (Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines) will focus on plastic pollution reduction through strengthening the Plastic Smart Cities pillar, one of the three main pillars of WWF’s Global Strategy: No Plastic in Nature which aims to address the city level waste management and to establish best practices to reduce, reuse and recycle plastic pollution. The program will also contribute to Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 12, Target 12.5, to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse in 2030; and SDG 14, Target 14.1, to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
The Plastic Smart Cities Program in Thailand (2021-2024) financially supported by WWF Norway is at present has the overall objective to reduce 30% of plastic pollution in 4 major cities: Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Songkhla and Hat Yai. Key activities include 1) Community waste banks, 2) Plastic Free Schools, 3) Upgrading local recycling facilities, 4) Integration of informal sector, 5) Exploring solutions for low-value plastics, 6) Corporate take-back program, 7) Plastic ACTion (PACT) targeting plastic reduction in business, 8) Promoting alternative materials, and 9) Awareness and behavioral change campaign. The actions focus on reducing plastic pollution through establishing clear policy, strengthening community awareness to reduce plastic consumption, installing effective waste collection in the community, and establishing plastic recycle entrepreneurship. The plan is initiated to create a collaboration and partnership between communities and the local administrative agencies, business sector, and local NGOs in the pilot areas. The specific objective of the action is to improve the supply of plastic waste into recovery streams by changing consumer behavior, promoting circular economy, improving waste collection, access and strengthening community based solid waste management.
The Project will then address the prevention scheme in the above-mentioned four pilot cities. The project actions will initiate changes of behavior leading to the prevention of plastic leakage by following the circular economy waste hierarchy as recommended for Thailand. Such a waste hierarchy puts prevention and reuse first by starting from the segregation at source and then differentiates between different forms of recycling. In addition, there is widespread recognition that urgent action in the prevention scheme is to minimize the use of conventional plastics for applications in which they are not essential. The potential of replacing conventional plastics with alternative materials in certain applications is then considered as part of a wider strategy of reducing marine plastic litter and microplastics. It is a necessity to be informed about what alternatives to plastic exist because it is clear that the traditional linear production, use and disposal model for conventional plastics is not sustainable and results in unacceptable harm.
As Plastic Smart Cities program in Thailand will end in December 2024, the objective of this study is to extract lessons learned and pave a way forward for Plastic Smart Cities program beyond the funded period. The objective could be achieved through comprehensively analyzing the project activities implemented across four cities, evaluating its developmental contributions to each urban area. By identifying best-practice cases and activities within each city demonstrating high sustainability potential, the study aims to showcase successful and replicable models. Additionally, conducting a gap analysis between existing state policies and project actions will uncover crucial insights into the requirements for the success and sustainability of high-impact activities. Ultimately, the study will provide a recommendation action plan to municipalities, facilitating the continuation and replication of activities with significant potential for positive impact. The target beneficiaries for this study are the local governments and non-government stakeholders in Plastic Smart Cities who will iterate and continue the activities implementation in their own cities. This study will also support the ‘learning’ aspect of WWF’s Plastic Smart Cities program that is applied to more than 50 cities throughout the world. It will strengthen the exit strategies of the program through the transfer of ownership to local stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the program activities.
The research team will be responsible for:
3rd June 2024 – 31st December 2024
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Costed work plan (in English) |
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Detailed workplan should include goal, objectives, activities, timeline, verification, and budget allocation for each cost category |
Detailed workplan with Gantt Chart and budget |
14th June 2024 |
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Abstract (in English) |
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An abstract consisting research scope, questions, methodology, and expected outcomes |
An abstract |
1st July 2024 |
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A workshop with local stakeholders in Bangkok (in Thai) |
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A semi-structured workshop with the project’s key partners (municipalities) to gather inputs to support the review process (extra budget available) |
A two-day workshop in Bangkok |
August 2024 |
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Chapter 1-3: Review of activities and methodology (in English) |
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Review past papers (secondary), conduct initial interview with WWF project team and stakeholders (primary). Design research methodology. |
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30th September 2024 |
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A final report (in English) |
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Please refer to a) – e) under scope of work. |
A final report |
First draft on 15th November 2024 |
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Action plan and recommendation handbook (in Thai) |
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From the final report, extract the action plan and recommendations that will be delivered to the local government agencies (municipalities), compile them as a handbook in Thai |
A handbook for local government agencies |
First draft on 15th November 2024 |
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A final workshop to present research findings (in Thai) |
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Organize a final workshop to present research findings and close the program (need to be included in the proposed budget) |
A final workshop |
December 2024 |
Remarks: Language of work is English. Workshops shall be organized in Thai. The handbook shall be developed in Thai for the cities to use.
The research team should comprise professional experts with the following qualifications:
Professional Experience:
Desired skills:
The following criteria are generally applicable for evaluation of the potential consultant:
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Marks |
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Academic and professional capacity to carry out the assignment |
25 |
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Relevant skills, knowledge, work experience |
25 |
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Proven track record of services provided and achievement |
25 |
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Financial proposal |
25 |
All bidding experts are required to submit the following documents:
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Consulting/Employment or Assignment Undertaken |
Organization/Client name/location and contact person |
Duration of assignment |
Daily/hourly rate charged by consultant |
Accomplishment/Deliverables |
- Tax identification number (TIN);
- Proof of a segregated account (providing the name and address of such account);
- A signed statement testifying that all information contained within the proposal is correct and true.
Interested consultant should submit the above-mentioned documents by Friday, 24th May, 2024 to Boonchanitw@wwf.or.th and jutamartn@wwf.or.th. The subject line of the email must be marked with the title: “RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICE, GAP ANALYSIS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATION FOR PSC-TVA PROJECT”.
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