Implementation of Water-Food-Energy nexus using digital technologies for local communities in Mo ...

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), on behalf of Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invites qualified interested firms to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the upcoming solicitation for the Implementation of Water-Food-Energy nexus using digital technologies for local communities in Mozambique. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on behalf of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) requires the services of an institution to deliver the technical assistance. The objective of this Technical Assistance is to develop a fit for purpose system for one selected farm in the country including the Zambezi Valley in Mozambique that will include aquaponic, biodigester, bio composting, and hydraulic management systems (including water storage and solar pumping integrated systems for drip irrigation). Some of the expected outcome, outputs and activities are; • Identification of a Financial Model that enables sustainable and continuous research as well as the Diffusion of Technologies. • Technical Assist coordination mechanism established and inclusive stakeholder working group formed. • Development of implementation planning and periodical reporting documents • Diagnose the need of the local farmers and benchmark international best practices. • Develop a complete flowchart of the system that will include the collection and pumping of the water through photovoltaic system, the use of integrated reservoirs for fish production coupled with horticulture (Aquaponics), the generation of compost, and the generation of biogas and biofertilizers as well as organic food for the selected farm. • Define cost estimation of the fit-for-purpose system. • Elaborate and disseminate training’s materials and workshops. The complete details of the requirement will be provided in the tender documents that will be issued to bidders after this request for EOI is closed.