Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409)

Key risks and impacts While the overall environmental and social risk classification of the project is high due to the road component, the trade facilitation component will likely have moderate to substantial environmental and social risks and impacts given that most of the subprojects will involve rehabilitation and improvements of existing border infrastructure and laboratories. [...] In line with ES Requirements of GoN and applicable 9 out of 10 Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) of WB the ESMF defines (a) the approach for identifying the environmental and social issues associated with the SRCTIP-trade component activities, (b) the requirements for conducting environmental and social screening and environment and social assessment studies, and (c)measures to avoid, minim [...] The main objectives of the workshop were to create awareness about the project and benefits through disclosing the information about potential impact of the project and corresponding mitigation measures. [...] These gaps are addressed in this ESMF to meet the requirements of the ESF, including the preparation, adoption and implementation by MoICS and MoALD of the RPF, IPPF, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Labor Management Procedures and the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan. [...] The PCU will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the component and for coordinating with the Department of Roads and other the relevant implementing ministries/agencies.