Environmental, Social and Economic Review Note (ESERN)



I. Project Overview

Identification

9080

Project Title

Integrated Health and Environment Observatories and legal and institutional strengthening for the Sound Management of chemicals in Africa (African ChemObs)

Managing Division

Economy Division

Type/Location

Regional

Region

Africa

List Countries

Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Project Description

Project Objective: To contribute to improved health and environment through strengthening national and regional institutions, and implementing priority chemicals and waste related interventions

Estimated duration of project:

2017 - 2022 (60 Months)

Estimated cost of the project :

GEF Grant:              10,500,000

Co-finance:              20,332,000

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

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: Kevin HelpsDate: 10 June 2016
Conforms to ESES FrameworkName: Date:
Accepted by Project Manager: Name: Date:


 Recommended further action from the Safeguard Advisor