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Rehabilitation of cascade tank system through Ecosystem Based Adaptation for prolong droughts in dry zone of Sri Lanka - special concern to Madawachchiya Divisional Secretariat of the Anuradhapura District
Sri Lanka
1 February 2019
Please submit the completed form to sap@gcfund.org, using the following name convention in the subject line and file name: “CN-[Accredited Entity or Country]-YYYYMMDD”
Project/Programme Title:
Rehabilitation of cascade tank system through Ecosystem Based
Adaptation for prolong droughts in dry zone of Sri Lanka - special
concern to Madawachchiya Divisional Secretariat of the
Anuradhapura District
Country(ies): Sri Lanka
National Designated Authority(ies)
(NDA): Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Executing Entities:
Accredited Entity(ies) (AE):
Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
DFCC Bank PLC
Date of first submission/ version
number: [2019-01-31] [V.1]
Date of current submission/
version number [2019-01-31] [V.1]
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A. Project / Programme Information (max. 1 page)
A.1. Project or programme
☒ Project
☐ Programme
A.2. Public or private sector
☒ Public sector
☐ Private sector
A.3. Indicate the result areas
for the project/programme
Mitigation: Reduced emissions from:
☒ Energy access and power generation
☐ Low emission transport
☐ Buildings, cities and industries and appliances
☐ Forestry and land use
Adaptation: Increased resilience of:
☒ Most vulnerable people and communities
☒ Health and well-being, and food and water security
☒ Infrastructure and built environment
☒ Ecosystem and ecosystem services
A.4. Estimated mitigation
impact (tCO2eq over lifespan) -NA-
A.5. Estimated
adaptation
impact (number
of direct
beneficiaries
and % of
population)
30,000 people 55.56% of total population of the
area
A.6. Indicative total project
cost (GCF + co-finance)
Amount: USD
9,582,000
A.7. Indicative
GCF funding
requested (max
10M)
Amount: USD 8.882Mn.
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A.8. Mark the type of financial
instrument requested for the
GCF funding
☒ Grant ☐ Loan ☐ Guarantee Other: specify___________________
A.9. Estimated duration of
project/ programme:
a) disbursement
period: 4 years
b) repayment period, if
applicable:
A.10. Estimated
project/
Programme
lifespan
Long term (25 year) This refers to the total
period over which the investment is effective.
A.11. Is funding from the
Project Preparation Facility
needed?
Yes ☒ No☐
A.12. Confirm
overall ESS
category is
minimum to no
risk1
☒ C or I-3
A.13. Provide rational for the
ESS categorization (100 words)
This project is focused on building resilience of a highly climate vulnerable divisional secretariat
division in dry zone. The project aims to rehabilitate the dilapidated cascade tank systems after
a preliminary survey with the community participation. Therefore the community will get
involved from the beginning of the project implementation as well as for sustainable
maintenance of the cascade systems. As this cascade system already demarcated, additional land
acquisition will not be taken place. The project will be implemented with the participation of
responsible government institutions in collaboration with the community based organizations
(CBOs) and farmer organizations. This project will enhance the ecosystem services and functions
while enhancing social benefits such as increasing cultivatable areas, off-farming activities,
creating green jobs , reducing malnutrition, poverty and internal migration.
A.14. Has the CN been shared
with the NDA? Yes ☒ No ☐
A.15.
Confidentiality2
☐ Confidential
☒ Not confidential
A.16. Project/Programme
rationale, objectives and
approach of
Sri Lanka is a tropical island highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change and ranked as 4th and
2nd in terms of Climate Risks in the Global climate index for 2018 and 2019 respectively. According
to the climate predictions, the dry zone of the country which is the major agricultural area will
receive less rainfall and will affect the economy and the livelihood of the whole country. The
1 Refer to the SAP ESS Guidelines 2 Concept notes (or sections of) not marked as confidential may be published in accordance with the Information Disclosure Policy (Decision B.12/35) and the Review of the Initial Proposal Approval Process (Decision B.17/18).
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programme/project (max 100
words)
main objective of this project is to increase the resilience of the most vulnerable communities of
the dry zone. Rehabilitation of the existing cascade tank system of the dry zone has been
identified as a priority adaptation measure to increase the water storage capacity of the dry zone.
The project will enrich the ecosystems including micro-habitats in and around the cascades and
will enhance the livelihood of the community by introducing resistant varieties, new market for
organic products and alternative green jobs.
B. Project / Programme details (max. 3 pages)
B.1. Context and Baseline (max. 1 page)
Sri Lanka is a tropical island lying close to the southeast tip of India. The island receives rain mainly during two monsoons
with the intensity varies markedly across the island. Based on rainfall, 3 main agro-climatic regions can be recognized
namely, wet zone (annual rainfall > 2500mm), intermediate zone (annual rainfall between 2500 – 1750mm) and dry zone
(annual rainfall < 1750mm). Mean annual temperature is about 27 °C in the lowlands and 15° C in the central highlands.
The temperature decreases with increasing altitude, approximately 2 °C per 300 m of elevation.
Sri Lanka is highly vulnerable to adverse impacts of climate change and ranked as 4th and 2nd in terms of Climate Risks in
the Global Climate Index for 2018 and 2019 respectively. The climate change predictions indicated that the annual rainfall
anomaly is negative in Northeastern parts, and positive in Southwestern parts from 2020 to 2040. Southwest monsoon
rainfall anomaly is positive and increasing in the wet zone while North-east monsoon rainfall anomaly is negative and
decreasing significantly over the dry zone. According to the statistics of the Department of Irrigation and Disaster
Management Center 855,307 people belong to 217, 440 families affected by drought condition of 2016 while the number
has increased to 1,041,690 people in 251,310 families affected in 2017. On the other hand 340,000 people and 630,000
people were affected by floods in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
According to the Department of Censuses and Statistics, 24.3 % of the country is dependent on livelihoods connected to
agriculture. Adverse weather conditions that prevailed in 2016 resulted in a contraction mainly in paddy, tea and rubber
subsectors (Central Bank of Sri Lanka Annual Report, 2016). Agriculture, Forestry and fishing related activities contracted
by 4.2 % in 2016, resulting in a reduction in their share in real GDP to 7.1 % in 2016. Reduced rainfall of the North-East
monsoon is significantly affecting the Maha season mainly in the dry zone which covers about 70% of the paddy
cultivation. Emerging evidence from various sources suggest that climate change could alter natural systems connected
to water cycle, ecosystems and biodiversity of the country (Eriyagama et al., 2010; Marambe et al., 2012; ME, 2011;
Weerahewa et al., 2012). Overall, the impacts of climate change are widespread and they are likely to create negative
socio-economic outcomes on many sectors in Sri Lanka.
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Tank cascade system is one of the fifty Globally important agricultural heritage systems recognized by the FAO. The tank
based hydraulic system built in ancient times was highly effective to the paddy cultivation of the dry zone and results to
become the “Granary of the East in history”. The main principle behind the tank cascade system is recycling and reuse of
water through a network of small to large scale tanks. Each tank has specific micro ecosystems which can provide special
ecosystem services as sedimentation, water purification, minimize the evaporation etc. and also has a unique system of
releasing water to farm lands through micro canal networks. This water functioning system in the tank cascade supports
the aquatic biodiversity and the unique micro ecosystems associated with tank cascade which is important for the survival
of large number of fauna and flora. A sketch diagram of the ancient tank cascade system is given below;
This tank cascade system was managed through ancient customs was abolished in the mid of 19th century. There are an
estimated 18,000 constructed ponds or tanks in the dry zone, but approximately half of them are classified as ‘abandoned’
or badly in need of repair(IWMI, Water Issue Brief 2010). Rehabilitation of the existing cascade system was identified as
a priority adaptation measure to address the prolong drought in the dry zone due to climate change.
Madawachchiya is one of the main paddy producing divisional Secretariat(DS) in the Anuradhapura district falling under
dry zone of Sri Lanka. The main livelihood in the DS is agriculture. The agriculture sector employs about 46% of the labor
force. From the total land extent of 2772 ha, 75% (2071 ha) allocated for agriculture mainly paddy. From the total
cultivated lands, water is supplied only for 525 ha (25%) by major irrigation schemes while the majority of 1293 ha (62%)
get water from tank cascades. More than 10,600 farmers depend on small irrigated tanks like cascade tank systems.
Main issues and challengers in maintaining the tank cascade system are lack of financial resources, technical capacity for
rehabilitation, lack of knowledge dissemination on the self-sustainability of the system and lack of proper coordination
mechanism among stakeholders to maintain of tank cascade system. Strengthening of rain water harvesting by building
household rainwater harvesting tanks can also be used as an additional adaptive measure for domestic use for community
resilience building. High capital investment and lack of stranded for rainwater harvesting tanks are the major obstacles
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for popularize collection and use of rain water. Lack of awareness, insufficient capacity among relevant stakeholders and
gaps in research on related area considered as major challenges.
National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change Impacts in Sri Lanka 2016- 2025 has identified developing and promoting
water efficient farming methods, increasing the water use efficiency and reducing losses of irrigation water and assessing
and improving the current practices of water management for climate resilience as adaptation measures. NDCs of Sri
Lanka have also identified restoration and rehabilitation of all the abandon tanks and irrigation cannels as one of its targets
under irrigation sector. The National Budget 2018 under the theme of “Blue Green Economy” has also allocated Rs. Min
1,000 for rehabilitate small and medium tanks under the Ministry of Agriculture.
B.2. Project / Programme description (max. 1 page)
The project addresses the vulnerability of the community for prolonged droughts through rainwater harvesting and
groundwater recharge; provide safe drinking water for people, promote a range of climate-resilient technologies for enhanced
agricultural and livestock production. The main objective of the project is to enhance the climate resilience of the most
vulnerable community of the Madawachchiya DS Division of Sri Lanka. The project will facilitate access to safe water for
drinking, household uses and agriculture; increase the water use efficiency; increase food security and quality of life of the
community. In addition, empowering the village communities for sustainable management of cascade system and enriching
ecosystem services provided by cascade tank system have been identified as specific objectives.
In achieving these objectives following 4 components have been identified.
1. Designing and preliminary planning
Under this component, surveys will be conducted to identify suitable sites and cascade systems to implement the project.
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) will be conducted to identify the community needs and coordination mechanism will
be identified and established for maintenance of the restored cascade system.
2. Restoration of existing cascade system and Ecosystem enrichment
The component will support adaptation actions to enhance resilience of the community by restoration of existing cascade
system and the intact ecosystem. Under this component restoration of selected cascade system and micro habitats,
enrichment of watershed area and adjacent sensitive ecosystems by planting suitable tree species and application of
suitable soil conservation measures to minimize siltation and water evaporation of tanks.
3. Ensure the supply of water for households
Household water requirement and home gardening is fulfilled by the wells. Solar systems will be introduced at household
level to run water pumping for households and water filtering centers. Rainwater harvesting tanks will also be introduced
to the households where required.
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4. Livelihood development
Actions identified in this component will ensure upgrading the livelihood of the community. It will identify the climate
resistant less water required species and introduce them to the field. Introducing and promoting organic farming with
integrated livestock development, inland fisheries with and creating a market for the products will be done by this
component,. Alternative livelihoods (green jobs) will be introduced for communities to adapt the prolong drought
conditions.
5. Knowledge and information support mechanism.
The component will support conservation and documentation of the traditional knowledge/practices in relation to rain
water harvesting, ecosystems management, traditional tolerant crop varieties, and climate change forecasting, food
security, ethno-botanical practices. In spite of the limited supply of water, farmers tend to cultivate high water required
crops like paddy even in the drought conditions. Actions will be taken to raise awareness of the farmer community on
water use efficiency technology/ drought resilience crop varieties and alternative crops for drought conditions. Promoting
research and development, increasing the stakeholder capacity will be done in the regional as well as national level.
sharing lesson learned nationally and internationally will be done to improve the project.
Components Activities
1. Designing and
planning.
1.1 Conduct a preliminary survey to identify site specific interventions of the existing cascade
systems and socio economic status of the community.
1.2 Establishment of mechanism for coordination with stakeholders / stakeholder engagement
for maintenance of the restored cascade system.
2. Restoration of
existing cascade
system and
Ecosystem
enrichment
2.1 Restore selected exciting cascade system with desilting, establishing of micro habitats and
restoration of irrigation banks and canal system.
2.2 Enrich the watershed area and intact sensitive ecosystems with planting suitable tree
species.
3.Ensure the supply of water for households
3.1 Establishment of rainwater harvesting tanks.
3.2 Introduce solar energy for household pumping.
4.Livelihood
development
4.1 Introduce micro-irrigation systems to increase the water use efficiency.
4.2 promote good Agricultural Practices by introducing appropriate soil conservation
techniques and use of organic fertilizer.
4.3 Promote livestock and inland fisheries as an alternative livelihood.
4.4 Establish organic commercial farming areas with drought resistance verities/high demand
fruit varieties.
4.5 Promote green jobs alternative livelihoods.
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In order to ensure that there are successful and sustained transformational results, the project will work with all relevant
stakeholders on national and local levels to ensure water and food security. Therefore the project will support easy access
to water and it will save their time to engage on other alternative livelihoods and it directly link with development of
social life.
5. Knowledge and
information
support
mechanism.
5.1 Conservation and documentation of the traditional knowledge/practices relevant to rain
water harvesting, ecosystems management, traditional tolerant crop varieties and climate
change forecasting, food security, ethno-botanical practices.
5.2 Raise awareness on water use efficiency technology/ drought resilience crop varieties.
5.3 Promote research and development to improve this technology
5.4 Stakeholder capacity building.
4.5 Sharing lesson learned among nationally and internationally
B.3. Expected project results aligned with the GCF investment criteria (max. 1 page)
Impact potential
The project will improve food and water security as well as climate resilience of the community in the Madawachchiya DS
Division of the dry zone. The project will directly benefit 30,000 People to cope with the intensifying challenges of climate
change. The project will indirectly benefit about 10,000 people together the total beneficiaries 40,000 account for 74% of the
population in the selected areas. Indirectly total population of Sri Lanka and biodiversity of the country will benefit through
increase food security and enriched ecosystems associated with cascade systems. The project will run over four years and
consists of five complementary components that will empower the community to respond to climate change in terms of,
adaptive capacity, climate resilient development and awareness.
Paradigm shift potential
The Cascade tank system has been studied and proven as a successful tool for water management of the dry zone and
adaptation measure for adverse impacts of climate change. The efficiency of the system can be increased by increasing the
water use efficiency and modern tools like micro irrigation. Approximately 20 such systems can be replicated at different
locations in dry zone. The relevant government and non-government stakeholders will be strengthened with the knowledge
and experience gathered from this project. Traditional varieties identified in the project can be used for crop improvement
in the future.
Sustainable development potential
The project will increase the productivity of the farmlands, which will contribute significant increase to the total rice
production and other crops while ensuring food security of the country. Alternative livelihoods (green jobs) will be created
specially to the women and youth in the area. The proposed activities of the project will improve the water and soil quality,
biodiversity and ecosystem services of the area. The project proposes to improve the livelihoods of the framers through,
integrated water management catering to local needs, introducing drought resistant varieties, introducing improved organic
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farming techniques. The capacity of the community will be improved through training and awareness to ensure the above.
The project will indirectly address the issue of CKDU which is a type of water related chronic disease by integrated and
ecosystem based water management and improve the health and wellbeing of the targeted population.
Project activities will deliver a number of environmental benefits that include soil conservation and reduction of erosion,
sedimentation and siltation in tanks and improved tree cover in catchment areas of cascade ecosystems. This will have several
environmental benefits such as improved micro-climate, improved soil structure, increased biodiversity and restoration of
ecosystem services, Reintroduction of organic farming will reduce the chemical inputs to the farmlands and it will eventually
reduce the emissions from agriculture as well. This project will directly address the SDG goals 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,13 and 15.
Needs of recipient
Dry zone specially Pollonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Kurunegalla districts have been identified as most vulnerable impacts
of climate change and represent low poverty levels. This project will support the small and medium level farmer communities
which are most vulnerable to water scarcity due to climate change. It has been suspected that the occurrence of the Chronic
kidney disease has a direct connection with the water quality and availability of the area. The project will provide safe drinking
water supply by enhancing the cascade system and rain water harvesting technic and also will improve the water quality by
promoting organic farming.
Country ownership
The project goes in line with the ongoing projects “Strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers in the Dry Zone to
climate variability and extreme events through an integrated approach to water management”, “Addressing climate change
impacts on marginalized agricultural communities at Mahaweli river basin which are implementing at different locations.
Outcomes of the project will address the adaptation measures identified in the National Adaptation Plan 2016-2025 and
Nationally Determined Contributions.
C. Indicative financing / Cost information (max. 2 pages)
C.1. Financing by components (max ½ page)
Please provide an estimate of the total cost per component and disaggregate by source of financing.
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Component Indicative cost
(USD)
GCF financing Co-financing
Amount
(USD)
Financial
Instrument
Amount
(USD)
Financial
Instrument
Name of
Institutions
Component 1: Designing
and preliminary planning 32,000 32,000 Grant
Component 2:
Restoration of existing
cascade system and
Ecosystem enrichment
4,000,000 3,500,000 Grant 500,000
Grant Government
of Sri Lanka
Component 3: Ensure the
supply of water for
households
1,500,000 1,500,000 Grant
Component 4: Livelihood
development
1,900,000
1,900,000
Component 5: Knowledge
and information support
mechanism.
1,500,000 1,500,000
Project Management
(Including Monitoring) 650,000 450,000 Grant 200,000
Grant Government
of Sri Lanka
Indicative total cost(USD) 9,582,000 8,882,000 700,000
DFCC was established by as Act of Parliament in 1955 as a Development Bank, which was an outcome of a joint effort by the
Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank. DFCC has also worked with many international donor agencies, such as the
World Bank, ADB, DEG, KFW, EIB, JAICA, Proparco, etc. The Bank was chosen to act as the Administrative Unit to manage the
World Bank funded refinance loan schemes (ESD and RERED schemes) to Sri Lanka in 1998 and 2002, as well as the refinance
schemes for renewable energy and SME sector by the EIB in 2014. In 2018, DFCC was chosen by the ADB for the
implementation of its roof top solar project scheme in Sri Lanka.
For private sector proposal, provide an overview (diagram) of the proposed financing structure.
C.2. Justification of GCF involvement (max 1/2 page)
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Rehabilitation of the existing tank cascade system has been identified as a priority by the Government as a climate change
adaptation measure to ensure water and food security of the dry zone. But the capital cost in rehabilitation of the system is
higher and a single source of funding or the government cannot bear the cost alone. In addressing this national priority, funding
from the government as well as various international sources will be utilized. As the rehabilitated system can sustain for a long
period of time with minimum cost of maintenance, return back of the funds of the project is high.
C.3. Sustainability and replicability of the project (exit strategy) (max. 1/2 page)
A separate Monitoring Unit will be set-up to ensure the sustainable implementation and monitoring of the project. This Unit
will focus on aspects pertaining to proper implementation of the sub-components of the project, in addition to recording
statistics pertaining to the project. This Unit will also be responsible for coordinating with all government and other non-
governmental organizations to ensure that the project will function smoothly. The Monitoring Unit will report to both the
Executing Agency and the Accredited Entity through regular and ad-hoc reporting. Both the Executing Agency and the
Accredited Entity will be responsible for taking appropriate action where necessary based on the findings of the Monitoring
Unit and also to maintain statistics pertaining to the project.
The trained and capacity built community and the institutes will maintain the rehabilitated cascade tank systems and other
initiatives established by the project after completion of the project period.
The success story of the project will be used as a pilot to replicate in other areas.
C.4 Stakeholders engagement in the project or programme (max ½ page)
Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment is the main implementation partner of the Project with the participation
of other government and non-government Organizations. This project will be implemented through the wide stakeholder
participation including Min. of Agriculture, Min. of Provincials Councils and Local Government , Min. of Health, Nutrition and
Indigenous Medicine, Min. of Finance, Min. of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Min. of Science, Technology& Research, Dept.
of Agrarian Development, Dept. of Irrigation, Dept. of Agriculture, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Dept. of Health, National
Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB), Provincial Councils, District Secretariats/ Divisional Secretariats. Community
participation in implementation and long term sustainability of the project will be ensured by involvement of Farmer
Organizations, Cascade Management Teams, Inland Fisher Communities etc.
C.5 Monitoring and Evaluation and reporting plans (max ¼ page)
Continues monitoring of the project will be done quarterly and annually by the monitoring unit. The National Steering Committee
will be established comprising of the relevant stakeholders.
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D. Annexes
☒ ESS screening check list (Annex 1)
☒ Map indicating the location of the project/programme (as applicable)
☐ Evaluation Report of previous project (as applicable)
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Annex 1: Environmental and Social Screening Checklist
Part A: Risk Factors
The questions describe the “risk factors” of activities that would require additional assessments and information.
Any “Yes” response to the questions will render the proposal not eligible for the Simplified Approval Process Pilot
Scheme. Proposals with any of the risk factors may be considered under the regular project approvals process
instead.
Exclusion criteria YES NO
Will the activities involve associated facilities and require further
due diligence of such associated facilities?
☐ ☒
Will the activities involve trans-boundary impacts including those
that would require further due diligence and notification to
downstream riparian states?
☐ ☒
Will the activities adversely affect working conditions and health
and safety of workers or potentially employ vulnerable categories of
workers including women, child labour?
☐ ☒
Will the activities potentially generate hazardous waste and
pollutants including pesticides and contaminate lands that would
require further studies on management, minimization and control
and compliance to the country and applicable international
environmental quality standards?
☐ ☒
Will the activities involve the construction, maintenance, and
rehabilitation of critical infrastructure (like dams, water
impoundments, coastal and river bank infrastructure) that would
require further technical assessment and safety studies?
☐ ☒
Will the proposed activities potentially involve resettlement and
dispossession, land acquisition, and economic displacement of
persons and communities?
☐ ☒
Will the activities be located in protected areas and areas of
ecological significance including critical habitats, key biodiversity
☐ ☒
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areas and internationally recognized conservation sites?
Will the activities affect indigenous peoples that would require
further due diligence, free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and
documentation of development plans?
☐ ☒
Will the activities be located in areas that are considered to have
archaeological (prehistoric), paleontological, historical, cultural, artistic,
and religious values or contains features considered as critical cultural
heritage?
☐ ☒
Part B: Specific environmental and social risks and impacts
Assessment and Management of Environmental and
Social Risks and Impacts YES NO TBD
Has the AE provided the E&S risk category of the project
in the concept note?
☐ ☒ ☐
Has the AE provided the rationale for the categorization of
the project in the relevant sections of the concept note or
funding proposal?
☐ ☒ ☐
Are there any additional requirements for the country? ☐ ☒ ☐
Are the identification of risks and impacts based on recent
or up-to-date information?
☐ ☒ ☐
Labour and Working Conditions YES NO TBD
Are the proposed activities expected to have impacts on
the working conditions, particularly the terms of
employment, worker’s organization, non-discrimination,
equal opportunity, child labour, and forced labour of
direct, contracted and third-party workers?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will the proposed activities pose occupational health and
safety risks to workers including supply chain workers?
☐ ☒ ☐
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Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention YES NO TBD
Are the activities expected to generate (1) emissions to
air; (2) discharges to water; (3) activity-related
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission; and (5) waste?
☐ ☒ ☐
Are the activities expected to utilize natural resources
including water and energy?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will there be a need to develop detailed measures to
reduce pollution and promote sustainable use of
resources?
☐ ☒ ☐
Community Health, Safety, and Security YES NO TBD
Will the activities potentially generate risks and impacts to
the health and safety of the affected communities?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will there be a need for an emergency preparedness and
response plan that also outlines how the affected
communities will be assisted in times of emergency?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will there be risks posed by the security arrangements
and potential conflicts at the project site to the workers
and affected community?
☐ ☒ ☐
Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement YES NO TBD
Will the activities likely involve voluntary transactions
under willing buyer-willing-seller conditions and have
these been properly communicated and consulted?
☐ ☒ ☐
Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management
of Living Natural Resources YES NO TBD
Are the activities likely introduce invasive alien species of
flora and fauna affecting the biodiversity of the area?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will the activities have potential impacts on or be
dependent on ecosystem services including production of
living natural resources?
☐ ☒ ☐
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Indigenous Peoples YES NO TBD
Are the activities likely to have indirect impacts on
indigenous peoples?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will continuing stakeholder engagement processes and a
grievance redress mechanism be integrated into the
management / implementation plans?
☐ ☒ ☐
Cultural Heritage YES NO TBD
Will the activity allow continuous access to the cultural
heritage sites and properties?
☐ ☒ ☐
Will there be a need to prepare a procedure in case of the
discovery of cultural heritage assets?
☐ ☒ ☐
Sign-off: Specify the name of the person responsible for the environmental and social screening and any other approvals
as may be required in the accredited entity’s own management system.
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