Environmental, Social and Economic Review Note (ESERN)
I. Project Overview
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Project Title | Large-scale ecosystem-based adaptation in The Gambia: developing a climate-resilient, natural resource-based economy |
Managing Division | Division for Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) |
Type/Location | National |
Region | Africa |
List Countries | The Gambia |
Project Description | The project’s primary objectives are oriented towards addressing environmental degradation while generating socio-economic benefits for climate-vulnerable rural households. Academic researchers, forestry officers, and other experts have been incorporated to ensure that the project is undertaken with all the necessary precautions and that it has taken into account international best practices. |
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| Funding Source: | GCF |
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) | 1 | 1 | L |
*Refer to the UNEP ESES Framework (Chapter 2) and the UNEP’s ESES Guidelines
ESE Screening Decision
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Development of ESE Review Note and Screening Decision
| ESERN Prepared by: | Name: Nina Raasakka | Date: 16 November 2015 |
| Conforms to ESES Framework | Name: Yunae Yi | Date: 19 November 2015 |
| Accepted by Project Manager: | Name: | Date: |
Recommended further action from the Safeguard Advisor
Project team has developed the project in inclusive and participatory manner. Their contextual and stakeholder understanding are very good. However, continuous engagement and attention should be given along the process in order to avoid or minimize potential harm from being generated.