Environmental, Social and Economic Review Note (ESERN)



I. Project Overview

Identification

8025

Project Title

Effective Implementation of the Access and Benefit Sharing and Traditional Knowledge Regime in Peru in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol

Managing Division

Ecosystem Division

Type/Location

National

Region

Latin America and teh Caribbean

List Countries

Peru

Project Description

Project Objective: Strengthen national capacities for effective implementation of the access to genetic resources (ABS) and traditional knowledge (TK) regimes in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and human wellbeing in the country.

Estimated duration of project:

2017 - 2021 (48 Months)

Estimated cost of the project :

GEF Grant:              2,190,000

Co-finance:              8,921,778.23

Funding Source:GEF

II. Environmental Social and Economic Screening Determination

Summary of the Safeguard Risks Triggered

Safeguard Standard Triggered by the Project

Impact of Risk (1-5)

Probability of Risk (1-5)

Significance of Risk (L, M, H)*

SS 1: Biodiversity, natural habitat and Sustainable Management of Living Resources

1

1

L

SS 2: Resource Efficiency, Pollution Prevention and Management of Chemicals and Wastes

1

1

L

SS 3: Safety of Dams

1

1

L

SS 4: Involuntary resettlement

1

1

L

SS 5: Indigenous peoples

1

1

L

SS 6: Labor and working conditions

1

1

L

SS 7: Cultural Heritage

1

1

L

SS 8: Gender equity

1

1

L

SS 9: Economic Sustainability

1

1

L

Additional Safeguard questions for projects seeking GCF-funding (Section IV)

NA

NA

NA

*Refer to the UNEP ESES Framework (Chapter 2) and the UNEP’s ESES Guidelines


ESE Screening Decision

  • Low risk
  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Additional information required


Development of ESE Review Note and Screening Decision


 ESERN Prepared by:Name: Marianela ArayaDate: 25 August 2016
Conforms to ESES FrameworkName: Date:
Accepted by Project Manager: Name: Date:


 Recommended further action from the Safeguard Advisor