Environmental, Social and Economic Review Note (ESERN)

I. Project Overview

Identification

9477

Project Title

Promoting Sustainable Land Management (SLM) in Albania through Integrated Restoration of Ecosystems

Managing Division

Economy Division

Type/Location

National

Region

Europe

List Countries

Albania

Project Description

This proposed GEF project is designed to strengthen capacity and skills of national and local government institutions and promote sustainable land
management practices in Albania through integrated ecosystem restoration.

Estimated duration of project:

2017-2020

Estimated cost of the project :

GEF Grant:              867,580

Co-finance:              6,170,000

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

2

3

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

2

2

L

SS 5: Indigenous peoples

1

1

L

SS 6: Labor and working conditions

1

1

L

SS 7: Cultural Heritage

2

1

L

SS 8: Gender equity

2

2

L

SS 9: Economic Sustainability

3

3

M

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: Ersin EsenDate: 01 March 2017
Conforms to ESES FrameworkName: Date:
Accepted by Project Manager: Name: Date:


 Recommended further action from the Safeguard Advisor