Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP)

The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines mitigation strategies for two planned activities in 2025: the improvement of alpine meadows at Zhubung, Bhim, and the maintenance of the Park Office head office in Ura. Categorized as a Category B project, the potential impacts are deemed site-specific and reversible. The plan mandates adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding social impacts and community consultation. Key mitigation measures focus on preventing accidental vegetation damage, managing worker waste, and ensuring occupational health and safety (OHS). Implementation will be managed by BFL focal persons and PNP Range Officers, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports submitted to the PCU and WWF US.

• The Bhutan for Life (BFL) project is categorized as a Category B project because its potential adverse environmental and social impacts are "site-specific, reversible and can be readily mitigated".
• Two specific activities are scheduled for 2025 requiring ESMPs: the improvement of alpine meadows at Zhubung, Bhim (budgeted at Nu. 250,000) and the maintenance of the PMP Head Office in Ura (budgeted at Nu. 500,000).
• In instances where WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP) are more extensive or strict than Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) legislation, the WWF SIPP requirements will apply. This is particularly relevant for social impacts, as WWF SIPP recognizes non-title holders for compensation and requires more extensive community consultations than RGoB law.
• Phrumsengla National Park covers 906 km2 and serves as a critical habitat for endangered species, including the Tiger (Panthera tigris), Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), and Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster).
• Mitigation for alpine meadow improvement includes marking trees to prevent accidental damage, avoiding the burning of plants, and identifying alternative grazing areas to minimize the impact on the ecosystem.
• The ESMP mandates strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, including the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, and reflective vests, and the prohibition of underage workers.
• A multi-tiered grievance redressal mechanism is available to stakeholders, encompassing a BFL-specific mechanism, a WWF Grievance Mechanism, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Independent Review Mechanism.

APA

WWF International (2025). Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP). https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/1y821djc1l_13.PNP_ESMP_2025.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP). 2025. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/1y821djc1l_13.PNP_ESMP_2025.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2025environmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP)}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2025}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/1y821djc1l_13.PNP_ESMP_2025.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }