81309813-Advisory services for climate resilient water and wastewater management in selected municipalities

GIZ has been commissioned to implement the project "Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Water and Wastewater Management (LCCR Water)" on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. The LCCR Water project addresses the water crisis through interventions in two secondary municipalities in South Africa. By introducing water- and energy-resource efficiency gains, clean energy alternatives, and reducing water losses, the project addresses climate-induced and supply-related challenges, as well as technical capacity deficiencies (Outputs 1 and 2). By strengthening financial management capacities, the project boosts overall service by facilitating improved operations and maintenance through better financing conditions. In addition, support for the development of project proposals suitable for accessing external financing is provided under Outputs 1 and 2. Finally, Output 3 of the project raises awareness on climate resilience issues and helps key stakeholders arrive at sound policy decisions through the provision of expertise and support for sectoral dialogue. By the project"s end, a replicable model for low carbon and climate resilient water and wastewater services that responds to the needs of vulnerable groups is implemented in South Africa (Outcome). By implementing measures to help achieve national low carbon and climate adaptation targets, the South African water and wastewater sector contributes to low carbon, climate resilient long-term development that is responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups (Impact). The project serves as a vertical hub for the exchange of information between the subnational and national levels, as well as helps to facilitate exchange between municipalities, particularly the project"s target municipalities, namely: - George Local Municipality in the Western Cape - City of uMhlathuze in Kwa-Zulu Natal GIZ intends to contract out services related to Output 1 and 2 at municipal level. In addition, the contractor will be required to contribute to the documentation of lessons learnt that can be used under Output 3.