*Call for tenders Production of an infographic video on the results of the BIODEV2030 project*

Call for tenders Production of an infographic video on the results of the BIODEV2030 project

1. Context and history

Cameroon, home to 92% of Africa’s ecosystems and nearly half of its bird and mammal species, is a biodiversity hotspot severely threatened by human activities such as agriculture and infrastructure development. Through the BIODEV2030 project, supported by WWF and the French Development Agency (AFD), Cameroon launched a scientific and participatory assessment to integrate biodiversity considerations into key economic sectors. Phase 1 of the project focused on diagnostics (DIAG 1 and DIAG 2), stakeholder engagement, and the identification of harmful practices and potential voluntary engagement (VE) scenarios in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors. Cameroon has one of the most diverse biodiversity areas in Africa in terms of species, ecosystems, and genetic resources, with a high degree of endemism (WWF, 2019). The country is home to 92% of African ecosystems and nearly half of the continent’s bird and mammal species. This biodiversity contributes significantly to the well-being of the population, economic development, and scientific and medical research. Its importance is particularly notable in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, which represent 15% of GDP (MINEPDED, 2017a) and employ more than 50% of the country’s workforce. Unfortunately, this rich biodiversity is seriously threatened by these same activities.

Approximately 10% of plant species and 815 wild species are threatened with extinction. Furthermore, 50% of plant species in sensitive areas of mountain and forest ecosystems, and 30% of species in coastal and marine areas, are threatened (MINEPDED, 2017b). According to the Ministry of the Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED), ecosystem degradation and unsustainable exploitation are the main threats to biodiversity in Cameroon.

Direct drivers of biodiversity loss include slash-and-burn agriculture, poaching, overexploitation of non-timber forest products, unsustainable practices, climate change (floods, droughts, etc.), pollution, and the introduction of invasive non-native species. Indirect drivers are linked to socioeconomic conditions and population growth, which increases pressure on resources (MINEPDED, 2012).

To reverse the degradation of biodiversity and ecosystems, Cameroon has reaffirmed its commitment by participating in the development of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. This new framework calls on countries to define clear, innovative, and specific objectives for sustainable biodiversity management to support development. Despite numerous initiatives by the government and partners, there is an urgent need to strengthen actions for more effective results. Identifying the main drivers of biodiversity degradation using scientific data is essential. This justifies the need for a scientific study to assess sectoral impacts on biodiversity in Cameroon.

As a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and a member of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Cameroon recognizes the need to improve scientific information on biodiversity at the national level.

In the 2020-2030 Global Biodiversity Framework, this issue has become a national priority. Following the near-completion of the national assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services (BES), this sectoral impact assessment will provide Cameroon with updated and quantified data to inform the indicators of the

framework and guide structural decision-making. The study is supported by the BIODEV 2030 project, led by WWF in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD).

This video aims to visually communicate the key findings, sectoral commitments and challenges encountered during Phase 1 to a wide audience, including policymakers, development partners, the private sector, civil society and local communities.

2. Objective

Design and produce an engaging and informative infographic video (3-5 minutes) that summarizes the results of BIODEV2030 Phase 1 in Cameroon, with a focus on:

Os.1: Practices harmful to biodiversity in agriculture and infrastructure – Os.2: Voluntary engagement (VE) scenarios identified –

Bone 3: Stakeholder Involvement –

Os 4: Main results and challenges of the dialogue process – Next steps for biodiversity integration

3. Scope of work

The consultant/firm will have to carry out the following work:

Script Writing : Develop a clear and compelling script in English and French based on the findings from Phase 1 and project documents

Storyboarding: Create a storyboard describing the visual flow of the video.

Design and Animation : Produce high-quality 2D or animated infographic visuals, charts, maps and illustrations.

Voiceover and Music : Record voiceover in English and French and add appropriate background music and sound effects.

Video production : Deliver a final video in two language versions (English and French), optimized for the web and social media.

Review and Validation : Incorporate feedback from project stakeholders and revise accordingly.

4. Key messages to highlight

Cameroon’s exceptional biodiversity and its socio-economic value

Major threats to biodiversity from unsustainable agricultural and infrastructure practices

Main results of DIAG 1 and DIAG 2 (slash-and-burn agriculture, deforestation, land conversion, impacts of dams, etc.)

Lack of sectoral dialogue and EV validation workshops

Proposed engagement scenarios for the public and private sectors in agriculture and infrastructure

Responsibilities of civil society and local communities

 Challenges in the EV process (delays, poor coordination, misdiagnoses)

Alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the NBSAPs – Recommendations and the need for continued multi-sectoral collaboration

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