Indian Ocean Commission Tender

Expressions of Interest for selection of an Individual Consultant for the elaboration of action plans for the reduction of marine plastic pollution caused by plastic water bottles and single-use plastics in the AIODIS The specific objectives of this consultancy are as follows: To elaborate national and regional action plans for the reduction of plastic water bottle and single-use plastics use in the AI0D1S to reduce marine plastic pollution. The specific tasks of this part are: 1] To undertake a literature review of best practices worldwide, and the AIODIS on successful action plans for the reduction of plastic water bottle and Single use Plastic (SUP) use that can be the subject of lessons and adaptation in the AIODIS. ii) Inventory and audit of all plastic water bottle and single-use plastics (SUP) followed by categorisation - those that can be recycled, those easy/difficult to replace and then set target for recycle/reduction iii) Inventory and audit of sustainable alternatives to plastic water bottle and SUP followed by categorisation - easy/difficult to replace and costs and set target for increase iv) Enquire the factors compelling people to purchasing bottled water instead of tap water and single-use plastics v) Undertake cost analysis of each category of plastic water bottle and SUP and alternative vi) Prepare specific Campaign against plastic water bottle and SUP and in favour of alternatives the promotion of reusable bags and refillable containers etc.,. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA),WORLD BANK (WB),