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The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for three 2024 activities: constructing waste disposal infrastructure, restoring lowland grasslands, and developing an ecotourism site. The plan ensures 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. Key environmental risks identified include vegetation loss, dust pollution, and disturbance to wildlife, particularly elephants. The document also details comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) standards for workers and establishes grievance redressal mechanisms through BFL, WWF, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

The ESMP outlines the environmental and social safeguards for the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project's activities from January 2023 to June 2024. Key planned activities include the establishment of a cane and bamboo enterprise in Mongar, the creation of 51.97 hectares of new plantations, the maintenance of 39.47 hectares of existing plantations, and the creation of 36.23 hectares of habitat enrichment plantations. The plan identifies potential risks such as construction waste, noise pollution, and the introduction of invasive species, providing specific mitigation measures and monitoring arrangements. Implementation is led by Green Bhutan Corporation Limited (GBCL) under the supervision of the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS).

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for the 2022 implementation of the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project. The primary activity for 2022 is the establishment of a community nursery for the medicinal plant Paris polyphylla in Deptsang, budgeted at Nu. 700,000. The plan identifies potential minor impacts, such as waste generation and site digging, and mandates mitigation measures including proper waste disposal and landscaping. The ESMP integrates 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, particularly regarding non-title land users and community consultation. Implementation is managed by the BFL focal person in JWS, with monitoring conducted through weekly field visits and semi-annual reports. The document also includes comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and worker accommodation guidelines.

The 2021 ESMP for Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) outlines mitigation strategies for five key activities: staff quarter construction, waterhole and salt lick improvement, lowland grassland restoration, river embankment construction, and outpost maintenance. It integrates Bhutanese national law with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), prioritizing the more stringent WWF standards in cases of discrepancy, particularly regarding compensation for non-title land users and community consultation. The plan details specific risks such as increased poaching at improved waterholes, human-wildlife conflict in elephant habitats, and occupational health and safety for workers, providing a structured monitoring framework and a dedicated budget of USD 3,330 for mitigation measures.

The 2020 ESMP for Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) outlines mitigation strategies for five key activities: the construction of a head office, improvement of waterholes and salt licks, restoration of lowland grasslands, river protection work, and maintenance of staff quarters. It integrates Bhutanese national law with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), prioritizing the more stringent WWF standards where discrepancies exist, particularly regarding compensation for non-title land users and community consultation. The plan details specific environmental risks, such as vegetation clearing and aquatic habitat disturbance, and social risks, including water-source conflicts between construction workers and local communities. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with a monitoring framework involving weekly field visits and quarterly reports to ensure compliance.