Consultancy Services

The Varda Group provides a wide range of consultancy services:

• Strategic analysis of sectoral  issues (e. g. sustainable fisheries, energy, tobacco, and so forth) and cross sectoral challenges (e. g. international environment governance, multilateralism, international trade, environmental ethics and security, etc.)

• Assessment, establishment and implementation of governance structures and project management systems for NGOs and other entities

• Project evaluation, including assessment and review of projects prior to funding, as well as evaluation of successes and failures after completion

• Organisational support in arbitration and conflict resolution, strategic and operational planning, and personnel recruitment

• Speech and document writing and editing, and drafting and delivery of advocacy briefs, op'eds and targeted submissions

• Organisation of field expeditions for advocacy or documentation purposes

• Project management in the field of: environment, sustainable development and consumption, public health, consumers and human rights, and international fair and equitable trade

• Representation and advocacy in political or other fora

• Organisation of special events or meetings, including chairing and facilitation, logistical preparations, preparation of presentations, minuting and reporting

• Knowledge sharing, training and coaching

• Public lectures on relevant issues

• The Varda Group provides ongoing strategic advice to the Pew Environment group's international marine programme as well as assists with event planning, project coordination and delivery.