Article 25 of the Constitution states that “[every Somali] has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health and well-being, and to be protected from pollution and harmful materials.” The article proceeds to declare that “[every Somali] has the right to have a share of the natural resources of the country, whilst being protected from excessive and damaging exploitation of these n [...] The DoE, part of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), takes the lead in the formulation of environmental policies and laws, coordinates stakeholder consultation and partnerships with state agencies, local councils, civil society and private sector entities (Somalia State of the Environment Report, 2019). [...] The ESSs set out the requirements for Borrowers (in this case, the Federal Republic of Somalia and the South-West State of Somalia) relating to the identification and assessment of environmental and social risks and impacts associated with projects supported by the Bank through Investment Project Financing. [...] The Bank believes that the application of these standards, by focusing on the identification and management of environmental and social risks, will support Borrowers in their goal to reduce poverty and increase prosperity in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the environment and their citizens. [...] ESS1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts ESS 1 sets out the Borrower’s responsibilities for assessing, managing and monitoring environmental and social risks and impacts associated with each stage of a project supported by the Bank through Investment Project Financing, in order to achieve environmental and social outcomes consistent with the ESS’s.
Authors
- Disclosure Status
- Disclosed
- Doc Name
- Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Somalia Urban Resilience Project II (P170922)
- Document Date
- 2020-08-26
- Originating Unit
- Development Effectiveness East (AFEDE)
- Published in
- United States of America
- Rel Proj ID
- P170922,SO-Somalia Urban Resilience Project II -- P170922
- Unit Owning
- AFR ENR PM 2
- Volume No
- 1