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The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 5 (BC5) outlines the mitigation strategies for planned 2020 activities in the Pema Gatshel and Samdrup Jongkhar districts of Bhutan. The project, part of the broader 'Bhutan for Life' (BFL) initiative, focuses on habitat enrichment through waterhole and saltlick improvement and the construction of river protection walls to prevent flooding. The ESMP identifies potential risks such as waste generation, worker safety, and increased poaching, prescribing specific mitigation measures and a rigorous monitoring framework involving BFL focal persons and ESS consultants. It emphasizes compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding land use and community consultation.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Royal Botanical Park (RBP) outlines the mitigation strategies for four planned activities in 2020 under the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project. These activities include lowland grassland enrichment, zonation and pillar fixation, river bank protection, and the improvement of salt licks and waterholes. The plan prioritizes waste management, worker health and safety, and the prevention of poaching, while ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP). Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with a structured monitoring and reporting framework involving ESS consultants and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 1 (BC 1) outlines the framework for mitigating adverse impacts resulting from the construction of a beat office and the improvement of waterholes and salt licks in 2020. BC 1, a 149 sq. km area between Jigme Dorji National Park and Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve, supports endangered species including the Tiger and Snow leopard. The plan mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding land use rights and community consultation. Key mitigation strategies include noise and dust control for construction, increased patrolling to prevent poaching at waterholes, and strict waste management to protect nearby streams. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with funding for the beat office at US$71,600 and waterhole/salt lick improvements at US$4,761.9.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 4 (BC 4) outlines the mitigation strategies for three primary activities planned for 2020: the construction of a range office in Shingkhar, the rehabilitation of six waterholes and salt licks, and the restoration of 16 hectares of lowland grasslands. The plan ensures compliance with both the Royal Government of Bhutan's laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), particularly where WWF standards are more stringent regarding non-title land users and community consultation. The document details specific environmental risks, such as noise and waste from construction, and social risks, including occupational health and safety and potential conflicts between temporary workers and local communities. It defines a monitoring framework involving weekly field visits and quarterly reports to ensure safeguards are met before project funds are disbursed.

The document outlines a site-specific management plan for Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) to ensure that BFL project activities—including infrastructure maintenance, renewable energy installation, and habitat restoration—comply with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF social safeguards. It identifies potential risks such as construction waste, methane emissions from biogas plants, and community conflicts over resource rights, providing specific mitigation measures and a monitoring schedule for 2020.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 6 (BC 6) outlines the environmental and social safeguards required for habitat restoration activities planned for 2020. BC 6, covering 270.80 km² and primarily consisting of forest, connects the Sakteng and Jomotshangka Wildlife Sanctuaries. Planned activities include the restoration of 1 hectare of lowland grassland and 2 hectares of salt licks and waterholes. The plan identifies potential risks such as forest fires, poaching, and conflicts with local communities over the removal of fences around waterholes. Mitigation measures include controlled burning, community consultations, and religious offerings to appease local deities. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and monitored through field visits and reports to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) and WWF.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP) outlines the mitigation of environmental and social risks associated with six planned activities for 2020. These activities include constructing a guard post, river bank protection, zonation and pillar fixing, improving waterholes and salt licks, installing waste infrastructure, and restoring lowland grasslands. The plan ensures compliance with both the Royal Government of Bhutan's laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), particularly where WWF standards are more extensive regarding community consultation and compensation for non-title land users. Implementation is led by BFL focal persons and contractors, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports submitted to ESS consultants and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

The ESMP for the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) outlines mitigation strategies for four primary activities planned for 2020: the construction of a Takin Translocation Facility, staff quarters, river bank protection walls, and waterhole improvements. It integrates Bhutanese national law with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), specifying that WWF standards prevail in cases of discrepancy, particularly regarding compensation for non-title land holders and community consultation. The plan details specific environmental risks—such as noise, air pollution, and waste—and social risks, including impacts on transhumant grazing and potential increases in poaching. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with a monitoring framework involving weekly field visits and quarterly reports to ensure compliance.

The GEF6-MPA project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) with WWF, seeks to expand Madagascar's marine protected areas by over one million hectares. The document outlines the safeguards required to manage environmental and social risks, specifically focusing on the restriction of resource access for local communities. It defines a four-component strategy: establishing a representative network of MPAs/LMMAs, creating a robust enabling environment through regulatory updates, improving site-level management efficiency to support sustainable development, and implementing a knowledge management and monitoring system. A key mechanism is the Action Plan for Resource Access Restriction (PARAR), designed to provide alternative livelihoods for affected persons (PAPs) before restrictions are imposed. The project is classified as Category B by WWF, meaning it has moderate, localized, and reversible impacts. The framework also details a four-level grievance redress mechanism ranging from amicable settlement to judicial recourse.

The proposal outlines a project to enhance climate resilience in Egypt's Nile Delta and North Coast, targeting five vulnerable hotspots. It combines the construction of 69 km of soft coastal protection measures—utilizing dredged material—with the creation of a comprehensive ICZM plan to shift the country away from traditional 'hard' engineering solutions. The project is managed by the UNDP and executed by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, with a total investment of approximately USD 105.2 million, including USD 31.4 million from the GCF and USD 73.8 million in co-financing from the Egyptian government.

The Bhutan for Life (BFL) project is a 14-year initiative designed to provide a financial bridge for the sustainable management of Bhutan's protected areas (PAs) and biological corridors (BCs), covering approximately 51% of the country's territory. The project is categorized as 'Category B' by WWF, meaning potential adverse impacts are site-specific and reversible. The ESMF provides a structured process for screening, impact assessment, and the development of activity-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). Key project components include forestry and land use climate mitigation, community-based adaptation, climate-smart conservation, and institutional capacity building. The framework emphasizes Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) for affected communities and establishes a multi-tiered Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) ranging from local negotiation to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF).

The Simiyu Climate Resilience Project is a proposed adaptation initiative in Tanzania's Simiyu Region. It seeks 102.7 million EUR in grant funding from the GCF, with a total investment of 143.4 million EUR, to address water scarcity and food insecurity caused by climate change. The project focuses on constructing a bulk water supply system from Lake Victoria, improving sanitation, and implementing climate-smart agriculture for approximately 495,000 beneficiaries.

Carbon Market Watch and partner organizations challenge the registration of the Bujagali Hydropower Project under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). They argue the project is non-additional because it was already completed and deemed the 'least-cost' power option regardless of carbon credit income. The letter also highlights environmental damage to Lake Victoria and the displacement of approximately 6,800 people.

The complaint argues that the Jawa 9 and 10 coal power plant project, with a combined capacity of 2,000 MW, causes severe environmental and social harm to the local community in Cilegon, Banten. It alleges that the project is unnecessary due to electricity overcapacity in the Java-Bali grid and that its Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) is fatally flawed, failing to adequately address cumulative pollution, climate impacts, and forced displacements. The complainants assert that the IFC failed in its due diligence and oversight of Bank KEB Hana Indonesia, which provided $56 million in funding to the project developer, PT Indo Raya Tenaga, despite being a pilot client for the IFC's 'Green Equity Approach'. The document details reports of community intimidation, loss of livelihoods for farmers and fishers, and significant health risks, including respiratory infections. The complainants request a full compliance investigation, fair compensation for losses, and a systemic change in IFC policy to eliminate indirect support for coal projects.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Watershed Management Division (WMD) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for installing hydromet stations at the Gangtey-Phobji, Bumdeling, and Khotokha Ramsar sites in Bhutan. With a capital investment of USD 75,000, these stations aim to monitor long-term climate impacts on wetlands. The plan identifies minor risks, such as proximity to religious sites and worker safety, and mandates community consultations and adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP). Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons with monitoring conducted by ESS consultants and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

The ARCA Project aims to protect the Caatinga biome in Northeast Brazil by expanding and improving the management of the National System of Protected Areas (SNUC) and conserving endangered species. The project is funded by a $9,880,000 GEF grant and is executed by FUNBIO. It focuses on nine existing protected areas across Bahia, Pernambuco, Piauí, and Paraíba, targeting a minimum of 4,581,821 hectares. The framework outlines rigorous safeguards to protect Indigenous Peoples, Traditional Peoples, and Local Communities (IP/TP&LC), including a commitment to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and the development of Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs) to mitigate economic impacts from resource access restrictions. The project also includes a Gender Action Plan to address systemic inequalities and risks of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH).

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 05 (BC5) in Pemagatshel, Bhutan, outlines the environmental and social safeguards for a 5-hectare bamboo plantation at Tanzema-Satsalo scheduled for 2026-2027. Categorized as a Category B project, the plan identifies risks such as riparian zone sedimentation, plastic waste from poly-pots, and potential invasiveness of bamboo species. It mandates specific mitigation measures, including the creation of 10-15 meter buffer strips along streams, the use of native bamboo species, and the implementation of inclusive employment practices for vulnerable groups. The document also details occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, stakeholder engagement protocols for 39 nearby households, and a multi-tiered grievance redressal mechanism involving BFL, WWF, and the Green Climate Fund.

The 'Blue Horizon: Ocean Relief through Seaweed Aquaculture' project aims to scale sustainable seaweed farming in the Philippines and Viet Nam. It focuses on transitioning production from nearshore to offshore areas to mitigate climate risks and pollution, while introducing biorefinery technologies to create higher-value, biodegradable products. The project establishes a regional framework via SEAFDEC to harmonize standards and a national enabling environment through marine spatial planning and the development of national seaweed plans. Key interventions include establishing demonstration farms for Kappaphycus and Caulerpa species, forming farmer cooperatives, and implementing a traceability system to ensure premium pricing for sustainable produce. The initiative targets 15,000 direct beneficiaries, with a strong emphasis on women's empowerment and the reduction of marine plastic pollution through the recycling of end-of-life fishing nets.

The FOLUR project aims to promote sustainable rice value chains and integrated landscape management in the Kilombero district (mainland Tanzania) and North A/North B districts (Zanzibar) to prevent deforestation. Because specific activity sites are not yet determined, this framework provides the procedures for developing site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs). The project is classified as 'Category B', meaning impacts are expected to be site-specific and reversible. Key safeguards include a prohibition on physical displacement, private land acquisition, and the use of high-risk pesticides. Implementation is led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT) with technical supervision from WWF, utilizing a Project Management Unit (PMU) and Landscape Coordination Units (LCUs) to monitor compliance and manage a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).

The ESMP for Activity 1.1.1 of the Recharge Pakistan project outlines the mitigation of environmental, social, and security risks associated with restoring 2,050 hectares of land in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Key measures include a contingency-based forest fire management plan, a structured security protocol for high-risk areas, and the use of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) through Terms of Partnership (ToP) with tribal communities. The plan emphasizes local labor hiring, the establishment of Village Development Committees (VDCs), and a multi-level Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to ensure community ownership and safety in the D.I. Khan, Tank, and South Waziristan regions.