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The report details the disclosure of environmental and social impact assessments and management plans for the Kwama-Ilute Solar PV subproject in the Sesheke District of Zambia. It confirms that required documents, including the ESIA, ESMP, and Livelihood Restoration Plan, were disclosed on September 4, 2025, in both English and Lozi to ensure accessibility for affected populations. The subproject is classified as GCF Category B, while the overarching REPP 2 programme is Category I-2 and covers ten target countries across Africa.

The paper uses the Sesheke district in Western Zambia as a case study to analyze how climate variability affects the livelihoods of men and women dependent on natural resources. It evaluates the extent to which gender considerations were integrated into the formulation of agriculture and environmental policies and assesses the practical implementation of these policies, focusing on whether government funding for local adaptation activities is gender-responsive in its allocation and disbursement.