Document Type: Environmental and Social Commitment Plan Report No.: Document Date: JAN 09, 2020

Author: Pedroso,Frederico Ferreira Fonseca Disclosure Status: Disclosed

The development objective of the West Bengal Inland Waterways Transportation, Logistic, and Spatial Development Project for India is to improve the efficiency and safety of passenger and freight movement across the Hooghly River while establishing a strategic planning framework for Kolkata metropolitan area. ... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) ensure that surface preparation works are controlled; indoors or cordon the work area with steel or plastic or fabric to help minimize dispersion of dust and grit during surface preparation works; (2) provide workers exposed to excessive noise with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including ear plugs, muffs, etc.; (3) do not dump manufacturing wastes and debris into the water body, or in areas which can affect the flow of water or even cause reduction in width of the river; (4) ensure that solid waste generated shall be collected and stored in an organized manner at the site; (5) separate the storage of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste storage area shall be provided at the facility for storage of hazardous and solid wastes; (6) provide dust covers (tarpaulins, etc.) for trucks and vehicles, as well as boats and vessels, used for transporting materials to minimize dust emissions; (7) ensure all transportation, handling, and storage of hazardous materials handled by safely by experienced and trained personnel; (8) ensure no gender based violence in relation to all dealings with the migrant labor; and (9) install warning signs, posters, and other displays wherever potential for dolphin movement exists.  See Less -

Document Type: Environmental Assessment Report No.: SFG6000 Document Date: JAN 08, 2020

Author: Carter,India Dominique Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Guinea-Bissau is a country full of diversity of people, cultures, landscapes and natural resources. The country is facing an enormous political, economic, social and environmental challenge, due to different pressures: on the Political side, severe instability lasting for more than 40 years; the country is still waiting for new Government after recent elections, March 2019; this new elected Government brings hope and high expectation of times of political stability in the future and strong willingness to implement country national strategy ‘Guinea-Bissau 2025 Terra Ranka’; high levels of corruption at political and administration level; despite rich in resources, Guinea-Bissau remains one of the poorest countries in the world, ranked 177th, out of 188 countries, on the 2018 United Nations Human Development Index (HDI); Economic recessions and a lack of adequate public financing for basic services has undermined the country’s ability to lift its population out of poverty; and living standards and access to basic services are very poor, particularly outside the capital Bissau; recent increase of migration/influx of communities from neighboring countries, sometimes with different cultures, are creating some instability in certain regions, increasing the pressure on basic services (including food security) and natural resources. ... See More +   See Less -

Document Type: Report Report No.: 144654 Document Date: DEC 26, 2019

Document also available in: Portuguese Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Guinea-Bissau is a country full of diversity of people, cultures, landscapes and natural resources. The country is facing an enormous political, economic, social and environmental challenge, due to different pressures: on the Political side, severe instability lasting for more than 40 years; the country is still waiting for new Government after recent elections, March 2019; this new elected Government brings hope and high expectation of times of political stability in the future and strong willingness to implement country national strategy ‘Guinea-Bissau 2025 Terra Ranka’; high levels of corruption at political and administration level; despite rich in resources, Guinea-Bissau remains one of the poorest countries in the world, ranked 177th, out of 188 countries, on the 2018 United Nations Human Development Index (HDI); Economic recessions and a lack of adequate public financing for basic services has undermined the country’s ability to lift its population out of poverty; and living standards and access to basic services are very poor, particularly outside the capital Bissau; recent increase of migration/influx of communities from neighboring countries, sometimes with different cultures, are creating some instability in certain regions, increasing the pressure on basic services (including food security) and natural resources. ... See More +   See Less -

Document Type: Report Report No.: 144654 Document Date: DEC 26, 2019

Author: Landesz,Melissa C. Document also available in: English Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Resettlement Plan Report No.: SFG5963 Document Date: DEC 24, 2019

Disclosure Status: Disclosed

The development objective of Sustainable Landscapes and Ecotourism Project (CSLEP) for Cambodia is to improve protected areas management, and to promote ecotourism opportunities and non-timber forest products (NTFP) value chains in the Cardamom Mountains-Tonle Sap landscape. ... See More + Some of the negative measures include: (i) dust generation and air pollution; (ii) noise and vibration; (iii) water pollution; (iv) drainage and sedimentation; (v) solid waste; (vi) chemical or hazardous wastes; (vii) disruption of vegetative cover and ecological resources; (viii) traffic management; (ix) interruption of utility services; and (x) worker and public safety. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) water dusty roads and construction sites; (ii) all vehicles must have appropriate certificate of conformity from inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental protection; (iii) at completion of construction works, water collection tanks and septic tanks shall be covered and effectively sealed off; (iv) areas of the site not disturbed by construction activities shall be maintained in their existing conditions; (v) no burning, on-site burying or dumping of solid waste shall occur; (vi) store chemicals in safe manner, such as roofing, fenced and appropriate labeling; (vii) areas to be cleared should be minimized as much as possible; (viii) avoid material transportation for construction during rush hour; (ix) any damages to existing utility systems of cable shall be reported to authorities and repaired as soon as possible; and (x) training workers on occupational safety regulations and provide sufficient protective clothing for workers in accordance with applicable national laws.  See Less -

Document Type: Environmental Assessment Report No.: SFG5977 Document Date: DEC 23, 2019

Author: Cambodia Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Environmental and Social Review Summary Report No.: ESRSC00981 Document Date: DEC 13, 2019

Author: Elshalakani,Amr Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP27294 Document Date: DEC 01, 2019

Author: David Muchilwa Disclosure Status: Disclosed

The development objective of Sustainable Landscapes and Ecotourism Project (CSLEP) for Cambodia is to improve protected areas management, and to promote ecotourism opportunities and non-timber forest products (NTFP) value chains in the cardamom mountains-Tonle Sap landscape. ... See More + The World Bank’s operational policy 4.10 on indigenous peoples (IPs) is triggered for this project as there is a likelihood that indigenous peoples are found in the project area. In compliance with OP 4.10, and prior to project appraisal stage, an indigenous peoples planning framework (IPPF) is developed to ensure that indigenous peoples are sufficiently and meaningfully consulted leading to their free, prior and informed consultation (FPIC) to project interventions, that they will have equal opportunity to share the project benefits, and that any potential negative impacts are properly mitigated. The IPPF will form a basis for project implementation and monitoring and evaluation of how the project deals with indigenous peoples issues. If necessary, at project implementation stage, indigenous people plans (IPPs) will be developed, based on this IPPF, after the target areas are well defined and results of social screening confirm impacts on IP communities.  See Less -

Document Type: Indigenous Peoples Plan Report No.: SFG5982 Document Date: DEC 01, 2019

Author: Cambodia Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Grant or Trust Fund Agreement Report No.: Document Date: NOV 28, 2019

Author: LEGKL Disclosure Status: Disclosed