Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project - St. Lucia (P170860)

The environmental and social risk classification is Moderate under the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework based on location, type, sensitivity and scale of the project intervention, nature and magnitude of potential environmental and social risks and impacts, and client capacity. [...] The ESA has been prepared based on the assessment of the works required to improve the safety and resilience of the airport. [...] The Environmental and Social Standards set out the requirements for Borrowers relating to the identification and assessment of environmental and social risks and impacts associated with projects supported by the Bank. [...] 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. [...] The ten Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) establish the standards that the Borrower and the project will meet through the project life cycle and set out the obligations of the Borrower in identifying and addressing environmental and social risks and impacts that may require particular attention.