Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 2 (Wangdue) for 2026

The 2026 ESMP for Biological Corridor 2 (BC 02) in Wangdue, Bhutan, focuses on the expansion of the Dazijab campsite. The project is classified as Category B, meaning potential environmental and social impacts are site-specific and reversible. Planned works include adding a secure compound fence and a four-unit traditional hot stone bath. The plan outlines mitigation measures for construction waste, noise, and occupational health and safety (OHS), while ensuring compliance with both Bhutanese law and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP).

• The Bhutan for Life (BFL) project is classified as a Category B project because potential adverse environmental and social impacts on populations in or around Protected Areas are "site-specific, reversible and can be readily mitigated."
• Biological Corridor 2 (BC 02) covers 291.76 km² and connects Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park and Royal Botanical Park, providing a migratory habitat for threatened species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger.
• The primary planned activity for 2026 is the expansion of the Dazijab campsite in Phobji Gewog, with a budget of Nu. 1.4 million and a timeline from January 2027 to June 2027. The project involves building a four-unit traditional hot stone bath and a secure compound fence on State Reserved Forest land.
• The Dazijab expansion is expected to have minimal ecological impact as the site is an open area with no existing tree cover, and no endemic, rare, or threatened species have been identified at the project site.
• To mitigate social and health risks, the contractor must provide workers with basic safety gear, first aid kits, and decent living housing, while ensuring no under-age workers are engaged.
• In cases of discrepancy between the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP shall prevail, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title holders for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.

APA

WWF International (2026). Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 2 (Wangdue) for 2026. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2492/1.BC2_ESMP_Year8_2026.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 2 (Wangdue) for 2026. 2026. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2492/1.BC2_ESMP_Year8_2026.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2026environmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 2 (Wangdue) for 2026}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2026}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2492/1.BC2_ESMP_Year8_2026.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }