Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor_7

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for the maintenance of a Beat office and Checkpost in 2022. It identifies the corridor's biodiversity, including 26 mammal and 162 bird species, and sets specific mitigation measures for waste management, water quality, and worker health and safety. The plan mandates compliance with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures and national laws, ensuring local community engagement and strict occupational health and safety standards.

• Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) was revised in 2020, increasing its area to 419.66 square kilometres to connect the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Phrumsengla National Park, and Wangchuk Centennial National Park.
• A biodiversity survey in BC 7 identified 26 mammal species, 162 bird species, and 6 fish species; the corridor supports focal species including the Tiger, Red Panda, Musk Deer, and takin.
• The primary planned activity for 2022 is the maintenance of the Tangmachu Beat office and Checkpost in Menbi Geog, with a proposed budget of Nu. 0.5 million.
• The ESMP identifies short-term minor risks associated with the 2022 activities, specifically the generation of construction waste, contamination of local water sources, and risks to workers' health and safety, including COVID-19.
• Mitigation measures for construction waste include prohibiting the burning of waste and the dumping of waste on fragile slopes, forests, or culturally sensitive areas.
• The project mandates strict occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, including the provision of personal protective equipment (helmet, gloves, boots, and reflective vest) and the requirement for contractors to hold OHS information sessions for all workers.
• Implementation of the ESMP is managed by the BFL focal person in the Mongar Division, and the disbursement of project funds is contingent upon full compliance with safeguard requirements.

APA

WWF International (2022). Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor_7. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/3tgzu6b8zq_BC_7_ESMP.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor_7. 2022. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/3tgzu6b8zq_BC_7_ESMP.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2022bhutan, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor\_7}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2022}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/3tgzu6b8zq_BC_7_ESMP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }