ESMP: Sub -Activities 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2 and 1.1.2.3

The document outlines a comprehensive management plan for the rehabilitation of Badri Pond in Pakistan's Ramak watershed. It identifies key environmental risks such as soil erosion and water quality degradation, and social risks including restricted community water access and regional security volatility. To mitigate these, the plan mandates the construction of five check dams, the implementation of a Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) to ensure water availability, and a strict Security Management Plan. The project, funded by the Green Climate Fund, employs Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to enhance climate resilience. Governance includes a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and a five-year Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan extending to 2031, with oversight provided by WWF-Pakistan and the Provincial Irrigation Department.

• The project involves specific technical interventions in Badri Village, Ramak watershed: the excavation of 415 m of flow paths, de-silting of 1 hectare of pond area, and the strengthening and reinforcement of 211 m of embankments.
• To address high flood velocities and steep gradients that risk excessive erosion and sediment transport, the project design was adapted to include a series of five check dams made of stone-filled wire crates.
• The Badri Pond is the sole water source for approximately 300 households (roughly 2,100 people) in Badri village, making the risk of restricted access during construction a primary social concern.
• A Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) is required to ensure continuous community access to water during the construction phase, as the pond is the only available source.
• The project area in Dera Ismail Khan is subject to a volatile security situation characterized by terrorist attacks and intelligence-based operations, necessitating a Security Management Plan that includes daylight-only travel and GPS-tracked vehicles.
• The project is part of the larger 'Recharge Pakistan' initiative, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with a budget of $72.9 million, and is classified as a Medium Risk (Category B) project.
• A five-year Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan from 2027 to 2031 is established to maintain a gross storage capacity of 29,404 cubic meters, featuring bi-annual inspections and spot desilting in 2029 and 2031.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). ESMP: Sub -Activities 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2 and 1.1.2.3. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2426/ESMP_Activity_1.1.2_Eng.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. ESMP: Sub -Activities 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2 and 1.1.2.3. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2426/ESMP_Activity_1.1.2_Eng.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndesmp, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{ESMP: Sub -Activities 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2 and 1.1.2.3}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2426/ESMP_Activity_1.1.2_Eng.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }