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The ESMP for Biological Corridor 3 (Sarpang) categorizes planned 2025 activities as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. It details mitigation strategies for the maintenance of the Sarpang Range Office, the control of invasive plant species, and the maintenance of the Shawali Forest Nursery. The plan integrates WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP) and Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws, providing frameworks for stakeholder engagement, grievance redressal, and occupational health and safety.

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.

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 '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.

The document presents a comparative analysis of multiple carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies and nature-based solutions, detailing their Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), estimated costs per tonne of CO2, and annual mitigation potentials. It highlights that while some methods like afforestation and BECCS have substantial contributions in Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), others such as biochar and soil carbon sequestration are still in development or not yet incorporated into these global pathways. The analysis also weighs the co-benefits, such as improved biodiversity and soil health, against risks including land competition with food production and potential carbon reversal.