INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE TENDER AUGUST 2025
| REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) |
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF THE GREAT BLUE WALL 2025 IMPACT REPORT
IUCN ESARO, COR TEAM
RFP Reference: IUCN-25-07- P04772-12
Closing date: 29 Aug 2025
- REQUIREMENTS
1.1. A detailed description of the services and/or goods to be provided can be found in Attachment 1. - CONTACT DETAILS
2.1. During the course of this procurement, i.e. from the publication of thisRfPto the award of a
contract, you may not discuss this procurement with any IUCN employee or representative other than the following contact. You must address all correspondence and questions to the contact, including your Proposal.
IUCN Contact: Jolly Chemutai
Job title: IUCN ESARO, Procurement and Operations Assistant
Email: jolly.chemutai@iucn.org - Please email the IUCN contact to express your interest in submitting a Proposal by the deadline stated above. This will help IUCN to keep you updated regarding the procurement.
- COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL
4.1. Your Proposal must consist of the following four separate documents:
·Signed Declaration of Undertaking (see Attachment 2)
·Pre-Qualification Information (see Section 4.3 below)
· Technical Proposal (see Section 4.4 below)
· Financial Proposal (see Section 4.5 below)
ABOUT IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Headquartered in Switzerland, IUCN Secretariat comprises around 1,000 staff with offices in more than 50 countries.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
Objective of the Consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is to design and produce a high-quality, visually compelling Impact Report that effectively communicates the achievements, lessons, and future vision of the Great Blue Wall (GBW) initiative, in line with IUCN’s branding and strategic communication objectives. The final report will be launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 and must meet the highest standards of clarity, accessibility, and visual storytelling for a global audience of policymakers, donors, and conservation leaders.
The report will build upon and extend the visual identity developed for the 2024 IUCN ESARO Annual Report, ensuring stylistic continuity while creating a distinct and recognisable design for the Great Blue Wall.
To support this, the consultant is expected to:
· Develop a high-quality, visually consistent report within an agreed page limit
· Work alongside the IUCN GBW team and a consultant copywriter/editor.
· Propose an initial design direction for approval, with space for iterative refinement
· Incorporate visual elements such as infographics, illustrations, and stylistic accents to support key messages.
· Create engaging infographics/illustrations which help communicate complicated scientific information.
Background
Project Reference: P04772
Donor reference: AVKE-00125
About the Project
The Great Blue Wall (GBW) is a pioneering, Africa-led initiative launched by IUCN in 2021 to accelerate ocean conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable blue economic development across the Western Indian Ocean region.
At its heart, the GBW envisions a connected network of community-led marine and coastal conserved areas that protect biodiversity, regenerate ecosystems, and support inclusive, nature-based economies. The initiative brings together governments, communities, scientists, NGOs, and the private sector to unlock large-scale impact across countries and ecosystems.
The GBW is delivered through a diverse portfolio of projects that span ecological restoration, livelihoods, and policy engagement. These include:
- Plastic waste reduction and circular economy innovation (e.g. community-based recycling and waste profiling)
- Blue carbon restoration, including mangrove rehabilitation and seagrass mapping
- Community-led marine protected area development
- Sustainable fisheries and local food systems
- Youth and women-led enterprise development in the blue economy
- Regional cooperation for ocean governance and marine spatial planning
- Ocean literacy, education, and science-policy dialogues
IUCN is preparing the first GBW Impact Report to capture progress, share lessons, and communicate results to a global audience. The report will be launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (October 2025) and will serve as a key strategic product to showcase the scale and diversity of the initiative’s achievements to donors, partners, and decision-makers.
Description of the Assignment
