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The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) for 2026 focuses on two primary activities: the improvement of alpine meadows and the maintenance of the Phawan Range Office. The document outlines the environmental and socio-economic baseline of the park, which covers 906 km² and serves as a critical habitat for endangered species like the tiger and red panda. For the alpine meadow project, mitigation focuses on preventing accidental vegetation loss and managing worker waste. For the range office maintenance, the plan emphasizes the safe disposal of termite-infested wooden trusses and worker safety. Both activities are classified as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan mandates strict adherence to WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP) and Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws, including a grievance redressal mechanism and occupational health and safety standards.

The 2026 ESMP for Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park (JSWNP) outlines mitigation strategies for three planned projects: the revival of Dawar Tsho lake, a 2-hectare plantation at Rani Camp, and maintenance of the Adha Guard post office. Categorized as a 'Category B' project, the BFL initiative focuses on site-specific, reversible impacts. The plan mandates strict adherence to 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. Key mitigation measures focus on waste management, occupational health and safety (OHS), and the prevention of water contamination. Implementation is overseen by BFL focal persons and supervising engineers, with a structured grievance redressal mechanism available to stakeholders.

The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines mitigation strategies for two planned activities in 2025: the improvement of alpine meadows at Zhubung, Bhim, and the maintenance of the Park Office head office in Ura. Categorized as a Category B project, the potential impacts are deemed site-specific and reversible. The plan mandates adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding social impacts and community consultation. Key mitigation measures focus on preventing accidental vegetation damage, managing worker waste, and ensuring occupational health and safety (OHS). Implementation will be managed by BFL focal persons and PNP Range Officers, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports submitted to the PCU and WWF US.

The ESMP categorizes BFL projects in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. It details mitigation strategies for four 2025 activities: improving waterholes and salt licks, removing invasive plants, constructing a new water source at the head office, and maintaining the Taksha Park Range office. The plan emphasizes compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's more extensive Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, particularly regarding non-title holders and community consultation. It includes detailed occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and a multi-tiered grievance redressal mechanism involving BFL, WWF, and the Green Climate Fund.

The document outlines the environmental and social safeguards for three specific activities in Phrumsengla National Park: the improvement of alpine meadows in Norgye, and the maintenance of the Lingmithang Range Office and Zangkar Beat Office. It establishes a framework for managing risks such as waste generation, noise pollution, and occupational health and safety, ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP). The plan includes detailed monitoring arrangements, grievance redressal mechanisms, and comprehensive occupational health and safety standards for workers.

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 ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for project activities between January 2023 and June 2024. The primary activity is a Nu. 400,000 bamboo plantation project in the Yumchey and Pam areas of Jaray Gewog, designed to mitigate flash floods and stabilize soil. The plan identifies minor risks, including the introduction of invasive species and occupational health and safety concerns, and prescribes mitigation measures such as using only native deep-rooted species and providing first aid and fair working conditions. Implementation is managed by the BFL focal person in PNP, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports. The document also includes comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards for workers, covering facility design, personal protective equipment, and accommodation.

The ESMP for Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP) outlines mitigation strategies for four planned activities: improving alpine meadows, maintaining water supply at the Nabji Park Range Office, planting bamboo in landslide-prone areas of Korphu Damde, and constructing a river bank protection wall at Tongtong Maed. The plan integrates Bhutanese national laws 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 document details specific environmental risks, such as construction waste and invasive species, and social risks, primarily occupational health and safety for workers. It provides a comprehensive framework for implementation, monitoring, and worker welfare standards, with a total activity budget of Nu. 1,450,000.

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for the maintenance of a Beat office and Checkpost in 2022. It identifies the corridor's biodiversity, including 26 mammal and 162 bird species, and sets specific mitigation measures for waste management, water quality, and worker health and safety. The plan mandates compliance with WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures and national laws, ensuring local community engagement and strict occupational health and safety standards.

The 2022 ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for four planned activities: staff quarter maintenance, Trans-Bhutan Trail (TBT) maintenance, campsite construction at Gayzamchu, and solar/electric fencing installation. The plan identifies potential risks such as waste generation, noise pollution, and worker health and safety, providing specific mitigation measures and monitoring protocols. It also details the park's ecological baseline, including its role as a 'linchpin' of Bhutan's Biological Corridor Complex and its habitat for endangered species like the tiger and red panda.

The 2022 ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) focuses on managing the environmental and social risks associated with the maintenance of staff quarters at the head office, Ura, and Phawan Range. The plan outlines baseline ecological conditions of the park—including its role as a watershed and habitat for endangered species like the tiger and red panda—and provides specific mitigation measures for waste, noise, air quality, and worker safety. Implementation is led by the BFL focal person in PNP, with monitoring conducted through field visits and monthly reports to ensure compliance with WWF and national safeguards.

The 2021 Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines mitigation strategies for four primary activities: maintaining the Thrumshingla Rhododendron Garden, repairing park infrastructure (HQ, range offices, and guard posts), fixing a retaining wall at the Ura head office, and improving alpine meadows. The plan identifies potential risks including wildlife disturbance, construction waste, and occupational health and safety hazards. It 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 and community consultation. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with monitoring conducted through weekly field visits and monthly reports.

The document outlines a site-specific management plan for the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP) as part of the 'Bhutan for Life' (BFL) project. It establishes a framework to ensure that planned 2021 activities—including waterhole revival, infrastructure construction, and meadow restoration—comply with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's more extensive safeguard policies. The plan identifies potential risks such as poaching, water quality degradation, and worker safety, providing specific mitigation measures and monitoring schedules for each activity. It also includes comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and worker accommodation guidelines to be followed by contractors.

The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines mitigation strategies for five key activities planned for 2020: the construction of a range office and staff quarters, restoration of waterholes and salt licks, building a river protection wall, implementing combined zonation across 905 km2, and maintaining an in-situ Rhododendron Garden. The plan prioritizes waste management, worker health and safety, and the prevention of wildlife habitat disturbance. It 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 non-title land users and community consultation. Implementation is overseen by BFL focal persons and monitored through a tiered reporting system involving ESS consultants, the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), and WWF US.

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for two primary activities in 2020: the improvement of waterholes and combined zonation. 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 regarding community consultation and compensation for non-title land users. BC 7, covering 79 square kilometres, connects the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary and Phrumsengla National Park and supports species such as the Tiger, Red Panda, and Musk Deer. The ESMP details specific risks, such as increased poaching and human-wildlife conflict, and assigns responsibility for monitoring and implementation to the BFL focal person and external contractors.