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The document outlines the disclosure process for the 'Direct Financing Loans by SIDBI to the Textile Sector' sub-project pool, part of the broader FP241 programme to finance mitigation and adaptation projects in Indian MSMEs. It specifies that the sub-project pool is classified as Category B and details the disclosure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) in English and Hindi on April 30, 2026, to comply with Green Climate Fund (GCF) policies.

The report confirms that the Vietnam REDD-plus results-based payments project is classified as Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Category B. It lists the disclosure of key management and assessment documents, including an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), an Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA), a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and an Ethnic Minorities Planning Framework (EMPF), all made available in English and Vietnamese as of February 18, 2026.

The report details the disclosure of environmental and social impact assessments and management plans for the Kwama-Ilute Solar PV subproject in the Sesheke District of Zambia. It confirms that required documents, including the ESIA, ESMP, and Livelihood Restoration Plan, were disclosed on September 4, 2025, in both English and Lozi to ensure accessibility for affected populations. The subproject is classified as GCF Category B, while the overarching REPP 2 programme is Category I-2 and covers ten target countries across Africa.

The document details the disclosure process for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for a flood-proofing subproject at the Bintang landing site in The Gambia. Managed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the PROREFISH Gambia programme, the subproject is classified as Category B. The report specifies disclosure dates, online links to the ESIA and ESMP, and physical locations in Banjul and Bintang where hard copies are available to affected peoples.

The document details the environmental and social safeguard (ESS) compliance and disclosure process for the Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) programme. Managed by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), the programme is classified as ESS Category B. It outlines the disclosure of the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) and the Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) in English and Bangla to ensure accessibility for affected populations in several coastal districts of Bangladesh.

The report discloses the environmental and social management framework for a 50 MW solar power project in Karnataka, India. Classified as Category B, the project has undergone an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and established an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) to manage risks related to land leasing, labour, and community health. The project will be governed by the Radiance business-specific ESGMS, which aligns with the Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) policies.

The report details the disclosure of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), and an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for the Ampyr - Dhule subproject in Maharashtra, India. It confirms that these documents were made available in English and Marathi to satisfy GCF requirements for Category B sub-projects, ensuring disclosure at least 30 days before an investment decision. The report also notes that the project adheres to an IFC-compliant ESMS and lists specific dates for stakeholder engagement and public disclosure in Mhasale Village.

The report confirms that the Building Climate Resilience for Food and Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa (BREFOL) programme, managed by the African Development Bank, is classified as an Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Category B programme. It documents the disclosure of Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP) on February 2, 2024, in English, French, Amharic, and Somali across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

The report outlines the environmental and social safeguards (ESS) for the Community Resilience Partnership Program, managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It specifies that the program is classified as Category I-2 and identifies the disclosure of the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and the Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework in multiple languages and physical locations across Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu.

The document records the disclosure of environmental and social impact assessments and management plans for an e-mobility subproject in Panama City. It confirms that the subproject is classified as Category B and that required documentation was made available in English and Spanish on the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) website and at a physical location in Panama City to comply with Green Climate Fund (GCF) policies.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has disclosed the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for the LEAF Risk Sharing Facility with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF). The subproject, categorized as FI-B/I-2, provides guarantees to Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) portfolios. Because local financial intermediaries and DRE companies are not yet determined, no project-specific ESIA or ESMP is required; instead, the AGF E&S Framework will guide future due diligence. Disclosure of the ESMS occurred on 29 May 2023, and the AfDB confirmed that AGF's system is compliant with its Integrated Safeguards System (ISS).

The document records the disclosure of environmental and social impact assessments and management plans for the Miro Forestry & Timber Products subproject in Ghana and Sierra Leone, as well as the broader Arbaro Fund programme operating in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and its subsidiaries reported total assets of $261,740,321 as of September 30, 2020, an increase from $169,995,735 in 2019. The organization's total operating revenues for the 2020 fiscal year were $235,894,882, with total operating expenses of $143,915,998. Independent auditors Grant Thornton LLP issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and confirmed compliance with the major federal program identified as the USAID Hay Tao Program. WRI's work focuses on seven critical issues: Climate, Energy, Food, Forests, Water, Cities and Ocean, supported by disciplinary centers in Business, Economics, Finance, and Governance. The organization maintains a donor-restricted endowment of $25 million (cost basis) and operates regional offices in China and Africa, as well as subsidiaries in India and Europe.

The document provides a record of the environmental and social safeguard (ESS) disclosures for the Indonesia REDD-plus RBP project (2014-2016). It identifies the project as Category B and lists the disclosure dates and links for the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), the Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP), and the Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA).

The report confirms that the Lao PDR Emissions Reduction Programme, managed by GIZ, is classified as an Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Category B project. It documents the public disclosure of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), and other critical frameworks including the Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). These documents were made available in English and Lao on various websites and as hard copies at the Lao Women’s Union offices in Houaphan, Luang Prabang, and Sayabouri provinces, as well as the GIZ office in Vientiane.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) reported total assets of $169,995,735 and total net assets of $148,109,469 as of September 30, 2019. The organization's operating revenues for the 2019 fiscal year totaled $164,614,772, with the majority coming from grants, contributions, and contracts. While the auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and compliance for major federal programs, they identified a significant deficiency regarding the timing of recognition for one conditional contribution of $5 million. WRI's programmatic work is organized around seven critical issues, including climate, energy, and forests, and is supported by subsidiaries in India, China, and Europe.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) reported total assets of $141,669,442 as of September 30, 2018, an increase from $106,449,500 in 2017. The organization's primary operating revenues for 2018 totaled $111,151,598, with the majority of expenses directed toward "Policy research, technical support, and communications programs". An independent audit by Grant Thornton LLP issued an unmodified opinion, stating the financial statements present fairly the Institute's financial position. WRI maintains a permanent endowment of $25,100,000 and operates subsidiaries in India, China, and Europe to support its focus on climate, energy, food, forests, water, and cities.

This briefing from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) provides additional information supporting an application to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Acacia Power Station. Eskom argues that the station's infrequent use as a peaking plant results in negligible impacts on ambient air quality and human health, and proposes decommissioning the facility around 2026.

This document is a response from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding a request for additional information on the postponement application for the Camden Power Station to comply with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom states that the station will not comply with 'new plant' standards for particulate matter (PM), sulfur dioxide (SO2), or nitrogen oxides (NOx) before its expected decommissioning between 2020 and 2023.

This document is a letter from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) dated 17 July 2014, providing additional information to support a postponement application for the Lethabo Power Station's compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom outlines current stack emission limits, argues that full compliance by 2015 and 2020 is not practically feasible, and provides ambient air quality monitoring data and a register of public complaints regarding pollution.