Short Description
The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) is a voluntary, mutual support network of government agencies, NGOs, universities, businesses, and other organizations committed to tackling climate change and achieving the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Mobilized in 2018 during the Global Climate Action Summit and launched in 2019, the Climate Heritage Network works to re-orient climate policy, planning, and action at all levels to account for dimensions of culture – from arts to heritage. The Climate Heritage Network Steering Committee is the governing body of the Climate Heritage Network, with responsibility for determining and overseeing its strategic direction. The Steering Committee is comprised of regional Co-Chairs elected by CHN Members in their respective regions and up to 15 additional representatives selected by the Co-Chairs from among nominated candidates seconded by CHN Members.
CHN seeks a consultant to amplify the impact of our international network as we empower people to imagine and realize low carbon, just, climate resilient futures through culture from the arts to heritage. In its first 5 years, the CHN succeeded in bringing together thousands of people across the globe to make climate policy people-centred through coordination and cooperation among our members. The CHN was founded by leaders of culture-based climate action, and in the intervening five years, its membership has grown to include a broad representation of diverse scales, dimensions of culture, and types of climate action. This existing network of relationships creates a strong platform from which to move forward. CHN work has been recognized at international level in forums such as the UNFCCC, IPCC, COPs, UNESCO and the G20. With the support of fiscal sponsors and one heroic part time contract employee, the organization persevered, fundraising through voluntary member dues, in kind donations, and grants from several generous private foundations. In 2024, CHN received a substantial grant from the Mellon Foundation for the Imagining Futures project. This work aims to unlock the power of cultural heritage to drive transformative climate action, both to urgently bolster a system of climate change response that is struggling to deliver on the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and to enhance the capacity of local communities to safeguard their own cultures and heritage.
Scope of Work
Phase 1: Assessment of Current Structure
Evaluate the current organizational structure, including governance, leadership, roles, and responsibilities. Within this, we are interested in exploring whether to shift from our current fiscal sponsor model to become an independent entity.
Conduct a detailed examination of the CHN’s structure, functions and process
o Assess organizational structure as it pertains to leadership’s ability to realize the organizational vision
o Assess functional assignments and staffing levels required to support organizational priorities
o Review current organizational priorities
o Evaluate the degree to which effort and allocation of resources align with the stated organizational priorities
Operations and Processes: Review key operational processes, workflows, and procedures to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
Financial Management: Review financial practices, budgeting processes, and resource allocation strategies.
Deliverables: Blueprint Outlining Organization Strategies and Recommendations to Enhance Structure, Workflows, and Processes
Phase 2: Organizational Improvement Preparation, Action and Strategic Plans, and Rollout
After agreement on organizational improvement priorities/strategies, support CHN in creating an Action Plan (2-5 years) and Strategic Plan (5-10 years) and prepare the organization for proposed enhancements and change processes.
Timeline of plan production – including measurable goals, execution, and targeted outcomes for identified blueprint/roadmap priorities.
Project management plan, communication, and change management strategies for the implementation phase must be identified and scaled to the organization.
How to Apply
Please direct proposals and other correspondence, including any questions, to Jenny Hay at
secretariat@climateheritage.org.
Program Benefits & Awards
While CHN welcomes all proposals with reasonable cost ranges, we anticipate that the Phase 1 budget will be between $15,000 and $20,000. Please include a proposed budget reflecting the timeline for phase 1. Please also include a proposed budget and timeline for Phase 2.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Charenton-le-Pont, France
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 19 September 2025
Website Link: https://www.climateheritage.org/press/request-for-proposals-organizational-consultant-for-chn
