Environmental and Social Management Plan for Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, 2022

The 2022 ESMP for Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary outlines mitigation strategies for three primary activities: the construction of a garage cum store, maintenance of the Sakteng Range office and water supply, and maintenance of the SWS Head Office and staff quarters. It provides a detailed baseline of the sanctuary's alpine and temperate ecosystems, socio-economic conditions of the Merak and Sakteng Gewogs, and rigorous occupational health and safety (OHS) standards for contracted workers.

• The Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) covers 742.46 sq. km and represents the easternmost temperate and alpine ecosystems of Bhutan, bordering the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh to the north and east.
• The sanctuary's biodiversity includes 858 plant species, 39 mammal species, and 283 bird species, serving as a potential winter roosting ground for the endangered Black Necked Crane (Grus nigricollis).
• The local communities in Merak and Sakteng Gewogs are among the poorest in the region with a 46.9% poverty rate as of 2011, primarily practicing a semi-nomadic lifestyle centered on livestock farming.
• Three specific activities are planned for 2022 with a total budget of Nu. 2,946,058.27: the construction of a garage cum store (Nu. 1,251,699.06), maintenance of the Sakteng Range office and water supply (Nu. 694,967.00), and maintenance of the SWS Head Office, staff quarters, and approach road (Nu. 979,391.39).
• Potential environmental and social impacts for the 2022 activities are classified as 'short term minor' and include noise pollution, waste generation, air pollution, and occupational health and safety risks.
• The ESMP mandates strict occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, including the provision of personal protective equipment (helmet, gloves, boots, and reflective vests) and the implementation of a grievance mechanism for workers.

APA

WWF International (2022). Environmental and Social Management Plan for Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, 2022. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/1l4grmmhg0_SWS_ESMP.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan for Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, 2022. 2022. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/1l4grmmhg0_SWS_ESMP.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2022environmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan for Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, 2022}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2022}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/1l4grmmhg0_SWS_ESMP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }