To continue addressing the knowledge gaps and support local research on NbS in Indian cities. the India Forum for Nature-based Solutions has launched the second edition of the Research Program at the Inaugural Summit 2024.
- Through the Research Program, the Forum will support at least two research projects annually and we invite entries for the same.
- The Forum’s core partners will provide expertise or identify external experts to provide review and oversight over the course of the research.
- The Forum will also conduct two research symposiums inviting a committee of experts from within the Forum’s partner organisations and their networks to assist researchers with the scoping and definition of research question and help sharpen findings and recommendations.
TOPICS FOR SECOND EDITION:
- Procurement guidance that will help cities onboard NbS: Identifying current institutional arrangements and processes, their alignment with different typologies of NbS, and what cities will need to consider to ensure delivery of quality NbS.
- Common MEL framework and standards for NbS: Identifying social, environmental and/or economic indicators to examine the effectiveness of nature-based solutions, and determining benchmarks or standards.
Click the Request for Proposal (RfP) button below for more details and to know about the application process.
TIMELINE
Last date for applications: 20th September, 2024
Announcement of shortlist: 11th October, 2024
Jury: 21st October, 2024
Announcement of selected researchers/teams: 25th October, 2024
Contact us at nbsforumindia@wri.org