Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Royal Botanical Park(RBP)

The ESMP categorizes the Royal Botanical Park (RBP) projects as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. For 2025, the plan focuses on the construction of a Tree Canopy Walk (budget Nu. 8.325M) and the maintenance of the Visitor Information Centre (budget Nu. 1.00M). Key risks identified include construction waste and occupational health and safety (OHS) for workers. Mitigation measures include the use of designated landfills, mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE), and the implementation of grievance redressal mechanisms. The plan aligns with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding non-title land holders and community consultation.

• The project is classified as Category B because potential adverse environmental and social impacts on populations within or around Protected Areas are "site-specific, reversible and can be readily mitigated".
• Two primary activities are scheduled for 2025: the construction of a Tree Canopy Walk at Lamperii with a budget of Nu. 8.325M and the maintenance of the Visitor Information Centre with a budget of Nu. 1.00M.
• The Royal Botanical Park is a high-biodiversity area serving as a habitat for endangered species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger and Red Panda, and it contains a diverse range of flora, including 42 species of epiphytic orchids and 114 species of ferns.
• To mitigate environmental and social risks, the ESMP mandates that contractors provide proper waste bins, ensure all construction waste is disposed of in designated landfills, and strictly adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, including the provision of PPE such as helmets, gloves, and boots.
• In instances where Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP) differ—specifically regarding the eligibility of non-title land holders for compensation and the extent of community consultation—the WWF SIPP requirements will prevail.
• A multi-tiered Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) is established, allowing stakeholders to report issues via the BFL-specific mechanism, the WWF Grievance Mechanism, or the GCF Independent Review Mechanism.

APA

WWF International (2025). Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Royal Botanical Park(RBP). https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/9e7fe3l3fj_20.RBP_ESMP_2025.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Royal Botanical Park(RBP). 2025. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/9e7fe3l3fj_20.RBP_ESMP_2025.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2025environmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Royal Botanical Park(RBP)}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2025}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/9e7fe3l3fj_20.RBP_ESMP_2025.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }