The development objective of the Corridor Highway Project for Yemen is to improve transport connectivity and safety on the targeted section of the transport corridor between Aden and Taiz.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) compensating for 161.00 ha of agriculture land as per the rates decided; (2) compensating for 22 water wells, 2 water pools, 38 fences, 16 guard rooms, 10 graves, 8 mosques, and one barn as per the rates decided; (3) relocating graves and mosques with consultation with local people; (4) making arrangements to control dust pollution through provision of windscreens, water sprinkling, and dust encapsulation at all dusty sites; (5) avoiding disruption and disturbance to other water users, extracting water from fixed locations in consultation with the supervision consultant (SC) before finalizing the locations; and (6) confining vehicle maintenance and refueling to areas in construction camps designed to contain spilled lubricants and fuels.
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The development objective of the Corridor Highway Project for Yemen is to improve transport connectivity and safety on the targeted section of the transport corridor between Aden and Taiz.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) compensating for 161.00 ha of agriculture land as per the rates decided; (2) compensating for 22 water wells, 2 water pools, 38 fences, 16 guard rooms, 10 graves, 8 mosques, and one barn as per the rates decided; (3) relocating graves and mosques with consultation with local people; (4) making arrangements to control dust pollution through provision of windscreens, water sprinkling, and dust encapsulation at all dusty sites; (5) avoiding disruption and disturbance to other water users, extracting water from fixed locations in consultation with the supervision consultant (SC) before finalizing the locations; and (6) confining vehicle maintenance and refueling to areas in construction camps designed to contain spilled lubricants and fuels.
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The development objective of the Corridor Highway Project for Yemen is to improve transport connectivity and safety on the targeted section of the transport corridor between Aden and Taiz.
... See More + Negative impacts include: potential impacts on human health, caused by noise, by air pollution, and by traffic accidents; impacts on land resources and agriculture, caused by loss or severance of land resources, resulting in loss of incomes; natural environment conditions, including vegetation, forests and habitats, by habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity; potential impacts on groundwater resources and wadis, by pollution of sensitive aquifers or surface waters (such as by accidents) or change of natural flow of surface waters; and potential impacts on cultural heritage and tourism potential, by loss or severance of traditional hillside terraces, of traditional architecture, or of landscape attractive to tourism and ecotourism. Mitigation measures include: a) current status of timely and effective progress in land acquisition, payment of compensation, and provision of other forms of agreed assistance to eligible persons; b) whether compensation for land, structures or other assets has been paid prior to displacement, in conformity with resettlement action plan (RAP) requirements; c) whether replacement land of equivalent productive value has been provided, if requested by those significantly affected by land loss; d) whether compensation rates provide a sufficient basis for replacement of lost assets; e) whether displaced households have been able to obtain replacement housing of a suitable standard, and whether access to community infrastructure and services has been maintained or restored; f) whether persons whose livelihoods are significantly affected have been provided with sufficient assistance (financial, technical or other) to improve, or at least restore, their incomes or livelihoods; g) whether unanticipated adverse impacts relating to loss of access to resources, infrastructure or services have occurred; h) whether vulnerable persons have been provided with sufficient assistance to mitigate any additional disadvantages they would face as a result of the project; i) whether the interests of women are considered in provision of compensation, obtaining replacement housing, in maintaining or restoring access to resources and community services, and other aspects of resettlement that concerns them; and j) whether affected communities have been adequately consulted and whether information relating to land acquisition and resettlement arrangements has been disclosed to them in a timely and effective manner.
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The development objective of the Renewable Energy Integration Project for Turkey is to assist Turkey to meet its increased electricity demand while containing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by strengthening the transmission system and facilitating large-scale renewable energy generation.
... See More + Negative impacts include: solid and hazardous waste management, noise pollution, electric and magnetic field intensities at ground level, health and safety, pesticide use for land clearance, cultural heritage, and natural habitats. The environmental assessment indicates that a project would significantly convert or degrade natural habitats, the project should include mitigation measures: minimizing habitat loss (e.g., strategic habitat retention and post-development restoration). Establishing and maintaining an ecologically similar protected area. Other forms of mitigation measures could be accept only when they are technically justified.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + This environmental management framework is formulated to identify potential environmental impacts of the project and suggest appropriate mitigation measures to address these impacts. Adverse impacts include loss of forest land which is not attached to any designated natural habitat; loss of agriculture land; change in land use pattern; high hill cuttings which could lead to safety hazards; generation of huge amount of spoil; land slide risk zones; blasting of rocks which could lead to safety and slide hazards if not done scientifically; loss of graveyards if alternative alignments are not put in place; soil erosion; air and water pollution; noise pollution; and loss of water harvesting structures. Measures such as limiting slope while cutting the hill side; appropriate disposal mechanisms for debris and waste materials; controlled blasting of rocks; compensatory forestation; limited construction so as not to obstruct water sources; and conservation of water sources, are suggested to minimize or avoid these adversities.
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The Second Phase (A) of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2A) for India will build upon the progress made under MUTP and will cover the suburban rail system within Mumbai Metropolitan area.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and their mitigation measures include: 1) the contractor shall ensure the periodic maintenance of all the vehicles used for the project and the vehicles shall undergo regular maintenance at least once every month; 2) the trucks carrying construction material shall be adequately covered to avoid dust emissions and material spillage; 3) unpaved haul roads near/passing through residential and commercial areas to be watered frequently; 4) construction material shall be covered or stored in such a manner so as to avoid being affected by wind direction; 5) appropriate measures shall be employed to ensure that construction slurry or debris generated due to the construction activities do not flow directly to the storm water drains. Similarly, the slurry or the debris should not be mixed with any other wastewater generated from the site; 6) construction material containing fine particles should be stored in an enclosure such that sediment laden water does not drain into the nearest storm water drain or sewer without any prior treatment; 7) sanitary wastewater discharges from the site should be treated in a primary septic tank/ soak pit and channeled to the nearest municipal sewer; 8) excavated soil, earth, stone or any other construction material should be stored and disposed off appropriately so that it does not block the flow of the drainage system; 9) exhaust silencers should be fitted to all construction equipments; and 10) construction activities resulting in high noise levels should be avoided during night time.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + This environmental management framework is formulated to identify potential environmental impacts of the project and suggest appropriate mitigation measures to address these impacts. Adverse impacts include loss of forest land which is not attached to any designated natural habitat; loss of agriculture land; change in land use pattern; high hill cuttings which could lead to safety hazards; generation of huge amount of spoil; land slide risk zones; blasting of rocks which could lead to safety and slide hazards if not done scientifically; loss of graveyards if alternative alignments are not put in place; soil erosion; air and water pollution; noise pollution; and loss of water harvesting structures. Measures such as limiting slope while cutting the hill side; appropriate disposal mechanisms for debris and waste materials; controlled blasting of rocks; compensatory forestation; limited construction so as not to obstruct water sources; and conservation of water sources, are suggested to minimize or avoid these adversities.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + This environmental management framework is formulated to identify potential environmental impacts of the project and suggest appropriate mitigation measures to address these impacts. Adverse impacts include loss of forest land which is not attached to any designated natural habitat; loss of agriculture land; change in land use pattern; high hill cuttings which could lead to safety hazards; generation of huge amount of spoil; land slide risk zones; blasting of rocks which could lead to safety and slide hazards if not done scientifically; loss of graveyards if alternative alignments are not put in place; soil erosion; air and water pollution; noise pollution; and loss of water harvesting structures. Measures such as limiting slope while cutting the hill side; appropriate disposal mechanisms for debris and waste materials; controlled blasting of rocks; compensatory forestation; limited construction so as not to obstruct water sources; and conservation of water sources, are suggested to minimize or avoid these adversities.
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The development objective of the Electricity Supply Accountability and Reliability Improvement Project for Kyrgyz Republic is to improve the reliability of electricity supply in the project area and strengthen the governance of the companys operations.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) carrying out all the work in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment; (2) keeping demolition debris in controlled area and spraying water mist to reduce debris dust; (3) limiting construction noise to restricted times agreed to in the permit; (4) establishing appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as hay bales and or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers; and (5) identifying waste collection and disposal pathways and sites for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + This environmental management framework is formulated to identify potential environmental impacts of the project and suggest appropriate mitigation measures to address these impacts. Adverse impacts include loss of forest land which is not attached to any designated natural habitat; loss of agriculture land; change in land use pattern; high hill cuttings which could lead to safety hazards; generation of huge amount of spoil; land slide risk zones; blasting of rocks which could lead to safety and slide hazards if not done scientifically; loss of graveyards if alternative alignments are not put in place; soil erosion; air and water pollution; noise pollution; and loss of water harvesting structures. Measures such as limiting slope while cutting the hill side; appropriate disposal mechanisms for debris and waste materials; controlled blasting of rocks; compensatory forestation; limited construction so as not to obstruct water sources; and conservation of water sources, are suggested to minimize or avoid these adversities.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + During consultations brief description about the project, road development agency, involvement of the funding agency, likely adverse impacts and positive impacts, employment generation, entitlements applicable for different types of loses, etc. were discussed and opinion of people was solicited. Major concerns expressed by the communities include: a) in Luangrang village people opined that project road should not by-pass their village considering the probable economic impacts of diversion from their village; b) timely and adequate compensation should be paid as per discussions held; and c) additional community infrastructural works should be provided under the project. Communities perceived the positive impacts to be: more business and work opportunities during construction, better access to markets and other places, increase in land price. Negative impacts envisaged by the communities included: loss of land, structures and other common properties, likely increase in number of accidents due to increased vehicle speed. Overall they were appreciative of the project and conveyed their support. They also indicated their willingness to participate during implementation of the project.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + During consultations brief description about the project, road development agency, involvement of the funding agency, likely adverse impacts and positive impacts, employment generation, entitlements applicable for different types of loses, etc. were discussed and opinion of people was solicited. Major concerns expressed by the communities include: a) in Luangrang village people opined that project road should not by-pass their village considering the probable economic impacts of diversion from their village; b) timely and adequate compensation should be paid as per discussions held; and c) additional community infrastructural works should be provided under the project. Communities perceived the positive impacts to be: more business and work opportunities during construction, better access to markets and other places, increase in land price. Negative impacts envisaged by the communities included: loss of land, structures and other common properties, likely increase in number of accidents due to increased vehicle speed. Overall they were appreciative of the project and conveyed their support. They also indicated their willingness to participate during implementation of the project.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + Negative impacts include: loss of property, loss of land acquisition, loss of asset, loss of income, and loss of livelihood. Mitigation measures include: i) compensation for land and assets lost being same for all the affected families, women headed households will be provided adequate attention and counseling by the IA during implementation. Women's participation will be initiated through Self-Help Group formation in each of the villages affected by the project. These groups will then be linked to special development schemes of the Government, like Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY); land holders shall have an option to surrender residual land plot to Public Works Department (PWD) and project authority and be compensated on similar basis, only when the residual land is no longer viable for taking up any other economic activity; ii) all land measurements shall be as per site conditions; and iii) major concerns expressed by the communities include: a) in Luangrang village people opined that project road should not by-pass their village considering the probable economic impacts of diversion from their village; b) timely and adequate compensation should be paid as per discussions held; and c) additional community infrastructural works should be provided under the project.
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The Second Mizoram State Roads Regional Transport Connectivity Project for India seeks to improve existing road connectivity through rehabilitation, strengthening and widening efforts.
... See More + Negative impacts include: loss of property, loss of land acquisition, loss of asset, loss of income, and loss of livelihood. Mitigation measures include: i) compensation for land and assets lost being same for all the affected families, women headed households will be provided adequate attention and counseling by the IA during implementation. Women's participation will be initiated through Self-Help Group formation in each of the villages affected by the project. These groups will then be linked to special development schemes of the Government, like Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY); land holders shall have an option to surrender residual land plot to Public Works Department (PWD) and project authority and be compensated on similar basis, only when the residual land is no longer viable for taking up any other economic activity; ii) all land measurements shall be as per site conditions; and iii) major concerns expressed by the communities include: a) in Luangrang village people opined that project road should not by-pass their village considering the probable economic impacts of diversion from their village; b) timely and adequate compensation should be paid as per discussions held; and c) additional community infrastructural works should be provided under the project.
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The development objectives of the Additional Financing for the Transport Sector Support Project for Kenya are to: (a) increase the efficiency of road transport along the Northern corridor and the Tanzania-Kenya-Sudan road corridor; (b) enhance aviation safety and security to meet international standards; and (c) improve the institutional arrangements and capacity in the transport sector.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) providing all construction workers with personal protective gear and ensuring application to avoid health hazards; (2) providing appropriate solid waste bins at all points of construction; (3) providing temporally fixed or mobile toilets for the workers in all work areas as may be appropriate; (4) considering relocation of the water supply lines and the fire hydrant without significant disruption of the whole system; (5) providing noise protection to the construction workers and enforcing application at all times; (6) ensuring clear and convenient fire exits in all the facilities; and (7) providing easy access for workers and persons with disability to access the offices.
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The development objective of the Corridor Highway Project for Yemen is to improve transport connectivity and safety on the targeted section of the transport corridor between Aden and Taiz.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) compensating for 161.00 ha of agriculture land as per the rates decided; (2) compensating for 22 water wells, 2 water pools, 38 fences, 16 guard rooms, 10 graves, 8 mosques, and one barn as per the rates decided; (3) relocating graves and mosques with consultation with local people; (4) making arrangements to control dust pollution through provision of windscreens, water sprinkling, and dust encapsulation at all dusty sites; (5) avoiding disruption and disturbance to other water users, extracting water from fixed locations in consultation with the supervision consultant (SC) before finalizing the locations; and (6) confining vehicle maintenance and refueling to areas in construction camps designed to contain spilled lubricants and fuels.
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The development objective of the Corridor Highway Project for Yemen is to improve transport connectivity and safety on the targeted section of the transport corridor between Aden and Taiz.
... See More + Negative impacts include: potential impacts on human health, caused by noise, by air pollution, and by traffic accidents; impacts on land resources and agriculture, caused by loss or severance of land resources, resulting in loss of incomes; natural environment conditions, including vegetation, forests and habitats, by habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity; potential impacts on groundwater resources and wadis, by pollution of sensitive aquifers or surface waters (such as by accidents) or change of natural flow of surface waters; and potential impacts on cultural heritage and tourism potential, by loss or severance of traditional hillside terraces, of traditional architecture, or of landscape attractive to tourism and ecotourism. Mitigation measures include: a) current status of timely and effective progress in land acquisition, payment of compensation, and provision of other forms of agreed assistance to eligible persons; b) whether compensation for land, structures or other assets has been paid prior to displacement, in conformity with resettlement action plan (RAP) requirements; c) whether replacement land of equivalent productive value has been provided, if requested by those significantly affected by land loss; d) whether compensation rates provide a sufficient basis for replacement of lost assets; e) whether displaced households have been able to obtain replacement housing of a suitable standard, and whether access to community infrastructure and services has been maintained or restored; f) whether persons whose livelihoods are significantly affected have been provided with sufficient assistance (financial, technical or other) to improve, or at least restore, their incomes or livelihoods; g) whether unanticipated adverse impacts relating to loss of access to resources, infrastructure or services have occurred; h) whether vulnerable persons have been provided with sufficient assistance to mitigate any additional disadvantages they would face as a result of the project; i) whether the interests of women are considered in provision of compensation, obtaining replacement housing, in maintaining or restoring access to resources and community services, and other aspects of resettlement that concerns them; and j) whether affected communities have been adequately consulted and whether information relating to land acquisition and resettlement arrangements has been disclosed to them in a timely and effective manner.
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The development objective of the Guiyang Rural Roads Project for China is to provide improved transport accessibility in selected areas of Guiyang, in a sustainable manner.
... See More + The project has four components. The first component, upgrading and improving county and township roads will provide all-season roads to villagers and increase transport capacity in key corridors. Physical outputs include: (i) upgrading one county road from class four to class two; and (ii) improving unclassified county and township roads to class four. The second component will support the rehabilitation of deteriorated county and township roads. The third component, rural road maintenance pilot will enable the Guiyang municipal transport bureau to test and verify methods to improve the cost efficiency and efficacy of the Guiyang municipality rural road maintenance program. The component comprises three distinct parts: (i) development of the rural road maintenance pilot design; (ii) implementation of the rural road maintenance pilot; and (iii) improvement of the Guiyang rural roads management information system. The fourth component, technical assistance supports the implementation of two technical assistance programs that contribute to the longer term sustainability of the rural road program: (a) rural road network plan, and (b) training and study tours.
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