The consultancy titled " Consultant for Business As Usual (BAU) Analysis of Climate Change Adaptation in Private Sector " aims to evaluate the costs associated with the absence of climate change adaptation measures in three key activities of the private sector in Honduras. The expected contributions of this consultancy are as follows: 1. Quantitative Cost Assessment: Determine and quantify the potential and actual economic costs that the private sector will face under the "Business As Usual" (BAU) scenario, meaning without implementing climate change adaptation measures. This will include assessing both direct and indirect impacts on the three selected key activities. 2. Vulnerability Analysis: Identify and analyze the main vulnerabilities and risks associated with each of the key activities in the context of climate change. This analysis will help understand the most susceptible areas to adverse impacts and the magnitude of these impacts in the absence of adaptation strategies. 3. Detailed Report: Prepare a detailed report presenting the findings of the cost and vulnerability assessment. This report should include a clear description of the projected costs under the BAU scenario, as well as preliminary recommendations on areas that could benefit from adaptation measures. 4. Decision-Making Basis: Provide a solid data and analysis foundation that can be used by private sector stakeholders and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding investments in climate change adaptation. Outputs Output No. 1 Report on methodologies to develop an analysis of the cost of Business as Usual without implementing adaptation measures Product No. 1: A document containing: - A detailed description of the approach and strategy to be followed, clearly outlining the methodologies, actions, and stages that will guide the development of the agreed-upon products. This description will provide a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the established objectives. - Report on methodologies for conducting an analysis of Business-as-Usual costs, identifying, comparing, and analyzing experiences from other countries (sectors) in private sector activities (benchmarking). Output No. 2 Cost analysis of Business as Usual without adaptation measures in 3 private sector activities - Product No. 2: Document containing: A report assessing the cost of conducting business as usual (Business as Usual) in 3 private sector activities from Honduras. The report must include, for each activity, a description of the methodology, data, figures, and/or indicators: risks and potential opportunities identified based on the approach to climate change adaptation, and specific recommendations for each analyzed private sector activity for its applicability and replicability. - A mapping and characterization of information sources and stakeholders in the process. Including: Supportive and verification means.