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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 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 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).