Page 1 INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET CONCEPT STAGE Report No.: AC4868 Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: 11/30/2009 I. BASIC INFORMATION A. Basic Project Data Country: Benin Project ID: P113145 Project Name: Benin Urban Environment Project Task Team Leader: Africa Eshogba Olojoba Estimated Appraisal Date: June 1, 2010 Estimated Board Date: November 4, 2010 Managing Unit: AFTEN Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Sector: Solid waste management (60%);General water, sanitation and flood protection sector (20%);Sewerage (20%) Theme: Other environment and natural resources management (33%);Other urban development (30%);Municipal governance and institution building (26%);Pollution management and environmental health (11%) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 0.00 IDA Amount (US$m.): 30.00 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 Other financing amounts by source: BORROWER/RECIPIENT 0.00 0.00 B. Project Objectives [from section 2 of PCN] The main objective of the project is to improve environmental quality and strengthen institutional capacity for addressing urban environmental issues in the coastal city of Cotonou and neighboring municipalities of Seme-Kpodji, Porto Novo, Abomey-Calavi, and Ouidah.The proposed development indicators will include:(i)Improved collection rate of solid waste in the greater Cotonou metropolitan area;(ii)Improved monitoring and reporting of key air quality indicators in the greater Cotonou metropolitan area;(iii)Increase in number of staff with training in disaster and climate risk at national and municipal levels. C. Project Description [from section 3 of PCN] The proposed project proposes to finance the following: Component 1: Support to improvement in environmental sanitation and solid waste management. ($21 m) Page 2 This complements work being carried out by CIDA in Cotonou, the Bank's intervention in SWM in Porto Novo, and comprises the following: Component 1a: Improvements in pre-collection, collection, and transfer of solid waste services. This will include (i) construction of 15-20 collection points and two transfer stations in the greater Cotonou metropolitan area; and (ii) support and capacity building of local NGOs involved in the pre-collection of household wastes in Cotonou, Seme-Kpodji, Ouidah, Porto Novo and Abomey-Calavi municipalities. Component 1b: Support to composting, recycling and waste water management. Building on CIDAs work in urban agriculture and composting, this component will (i) expand the capacity of the existing composting facility and promote marketing of compost. Financing through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) mechanism will also be leveraged; (ii) support setting up a pilot recycling plant in Cotonou and (iii) improve capacity of existing sludge treatment facility in Ekpe in partnership with the private sector (SIBEAU) and municipalities Component 1c: Technical Assistance and Capacity Building. This component will finance: (i) the review and adjustment of the institutional, regulatory and financing framework for solid waste management in Greater Cotonou; (ii) elaboration of the solid waste management master plan of Abomey-Calavi and Seme Kpodji; (iii) the development of waste water master plan for the greater Cotonou metropolitan area; (iv) review of the institutional and regulatory framework for waste water at the national level; and (v) review of existing mechanisms for handling and treating industrial effluents. Component 1d: Public Education. This component will finance public education and information campaigns on the benefits of waste minimization, safe waste disposal, separation at source among other activities. Component 2: Technical assistance and Capacity strengthening in Air Quality Management ($4 m) This addresses some of the recommendations and action plan of the Bank funded 2007 urban air quality study. Component 2a: Strengthening regulatory framework for air quality management: This component will finance at the national level, the review of the regulatory framework, including clarification of national standards for air quality management in Benin. Component 2b: Air quality monitoring, data analysis and reporting system: This component will fund establishment of fixed stations/laboratories in Cotonou for air quality measurement and monitoring (implementation of an air quality monitoring system is a key action mentioned in Bank supported Air quality study in Cotonou (MEPN, 2007). Strengthened air quality monitoring arrangements combined with improved analysis and reporting will help develop targeted activities for reducing air pollution. Component 2c: Training, Communication and Sensitization: This sub-component will support training, communication, and sensitization campaigns on utilization of fuels and adoption of the standard fuel norms. This will be done in collaboration with CNSR. Further, it will also finance Page 3 staff training and upgrade the CNSR existing equipment to better monitor vehicle certification and control. Component 3: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Addressing Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management ($2 m) Component 3: This component will support preparation of a long term national strategy for climate change in Benin. It will support institutional strengthening of the municipalities, national and sectoral ministries with respect to climate change and disaster risk management. It will also support preparation of an urban climate change and disaster risk management strategy for Benin. Component 4: Project Management ($3 m) This component is designed to provide effective and efficient management support for the implementation (including monitoring and evaluation) of the project. D. Project location (if known) Greater Cotonou Metropolitan Area: Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Ouidah, Seme-Kpodji and Porto Novo. E. Borrower’s Institutional Capacity for Safeguard Policies [from PCN] Benin has considerable experience and have developed capacity in safeguards (environmental and social) implementation and supervision for Bank projects. The Government capacity to implement and follow-up the proposed safeguards instruments of ESMF and RPF will be assessed prior to appraisal by the Bank#s safeguards specialist. It is evident that the proposed instruments especially the ESMF will have to build in well budgeted capacity building measures. F. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Mr Abdoul-Wahab Seyni (AFTCS) Mr Amos Abu (AFTEN) II. SAFEGUARD POLICIES THAT MIGHT APPLY Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) X There will be construction related environment and social impacts. This will be in addition to social and environmental impacts associated with municipal waste collection and disposal. At this time of project preparation, an ESMF will be prepared and disclosed in-country and at the infoshop prior to appraisal. Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) X Forests (OP/BP 4.36) X Pest Management (OP 4.09) X Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) X Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) X Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X The project is not expected to involve land take or restriction of access to sources of livelihood. As due diligence, an RPF will be prepared and disclosed in - coun try and at the Page 4 Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No TBD Infoshop prior to appraisal. Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) X Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) X Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) X Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment III. SAFEGUARD PREPARATION PLAN A. Target date for the Quality Enhancement Review (QER), at which time the PAD-stage ISDS would be prepared: 04/30/2010 B. For simple projects that will not require a QER, the target date for preparing the PAD-stage ISDS: N/A C. Time frame for launching and completing the safeguard-related studies that may be needed. The specific studies and their timing 1 should be specified in the PAD-stage ISDS. The borrower will prepare an ESMF and RPF. These two instruments will be prepared, reviewed, approved and disclosed in-country and at the Infoshop prior to appraisal. The sector unit has agreed to accept transfer of safeguards responsibilities. IV. APPROVALS Signed and submitted by: Task Team Leader: Mr Africa Eshogba Olojoba 11/30/2009 Approved by: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Mr Harvey D. Van Veldhuizen 11/30/2009 Comments: Sector Manager: Ms Idah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough 11/30/2009 Comments: 1 Reminder: The Bank's Disclosure Policy requires that safeguard-related documents be disclosed before appraisal (i) at the InfoShop and (ii) in-country, at publicly accessible locations and in a form and language that are accessible to potentially affected persons. Page 5