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The document establishes a comprehensive management plan for Activity 1.1.1 of the 'Recharge Pakistan' project, funded by the Green Climate Fund. It focuses on restoring 2,050 hectares of land in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to improve watershed resilience against floods and climate change. Key components include a Forest Fire Management Plan, a detailed Security Management Plan for high-risk areas like South Waziristan, and a framework for Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) with tribal communities. The plan mandates the use of local labor, GPS-tracked travel during daylight, and the establishment of Village Development Committees (VDCs) to ensure community ownership and long-term sustainability.

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 ESMP outlines the environmental and social safeguards for a project involving the dredging of 415 meters of water flow paths, cleaning of one pond, and strengthening of 211 meters of embankments in Dabri village, DI Khan. It identifies risks such as soil erosion, land sliding, and restricted community access to water, proposing mitigation measures including the construction of five check dams to control flow velocity and reduce erosion. The plan mandates the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers, the establishment of a Community-Based Organization (CBO) for local participation, and a four-tier Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). A long-term Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan is set for 2027-2031 to ensure the sustainability of the 29,404 cubic meter water storage capacity.

The 'Recharge Pakistan' project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with approximately $76 million, focuses on reducing flood and drought risk in the Indus Basin. The project implements Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and green infrastructure across four primary sites: Manchar Lake (Sindh), Chakar Lehri (Balochistan), and the D.I. Khan and Ramak watersheds (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). The document outlines a comprehensive safeguarding approach to mitigate risks related to natural habitats, indigenous peoples, community health, and security. Key mechanisms include the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) process for indigenous groups, a Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) for economically displaced persons, and a multi-tiered Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). Due to the precarious security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the project incorporates a specific Security Plan and continuous engagement with tribal elders through the jirgah system.