Montenegro – Environmental management – Technical Assistance to Project Preparation for Environment and Climate Change

The contract aims to provide support to the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Northern Region Development as the key institution, along with other relevant national stakeholders, in the preparation of high-quality infrastructure project documentation in the environmental sector, contributing to improved maturity of the Environment and Climate Change Project Pipeline. This support will be aligned with national regulations governing environmental planning and construction, as well as relevant EU standards and sectoral policies. The project will deliver a comprehensive package of preparatory activities, including assessments of project relevance and maturity (gap assessments), preparation of technical documentation (such as feasibility studies and designs), development of tender dossiers, and support in drafting Operation Identification Sheets (OISs) and applications for major projects where applicable. In addition to technical support, the project will provide expert advice and operational assistance to public beneficiaries and operators involved in planned investments. The Project will also assist in the development of monitoring tools to support the implementation of investment projects and contribute to enhanced coordination in the planning, preparation, implementation, and operation of investments in the environment sector. Capacity building will be an integral part of the project, through targeted coaching, workshops, and on-the-job training, aimed at strengthening institutional capacities for project preparation and investment management.