Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
Enhancing Women and Girls Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Bangladesh
Environmental and Social Management Plan
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Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
Environmental and Social Management Plan for Enhancing Women and Girls Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Bangladesh
Introduction 1. This Environmental and Social Management Plan has been prepared in support of a project proposal on “Enhancing Women and Girls Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Bangladesh” by the Government of Bangladesh to the Green Climate Fund. In line with Bangladesh law, and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment is not considered necessary for this project. As this project is supported by UNDP in its role as a GCF Accredited Entity, the project has been screened against UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards Procedure and deemed a Category B project. An Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is required for Category B projects. Within the ESMP includes a Grievance Redress Mechanism given the nature of the project.
Background on the project 2. The project will provide climate resilient livelihood support through cash transfers mechanism to 40,000 women and 17,000 girls. The project will also deliver safe and secure potable water to over 1,250,000 people in Bangladesh in the face of climate change along with access to cyclone early warning to protect assets and livelihoods. The supply of potable water will be achieved by installing very large rainwater harvesting tanks at schools and government buildings across the project region that will provide free water to beneficiaries. A map of the project area is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Map of Project Area
Assumptions underpinning the development of the Environmental and Social Management Plan 3. The following assumptions have been made in the preparation of this Environmental and Social Management Plan: Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
a. none of the interventions will require the displacement of people; b. none of the interventions will be conducted in sensitive locations; c. the rainwater harvesting tanks will be installed at brownfield locations where vegetation has already been removed; d. the on excavation works will involve levelling the substrate for the pouring of the rainwater harvesting tank pad; e. the installation of the rainwater harvesting tanks will be undertaken during the dry season to reduce erosional impacts; f. where practicable, materials will be pre-fabricated to reduce waste; g. all filters and other items used in the sterilization and purification of groundwater will be stored in a safe place to remove the chance of releasing chemicals into both surface and groundwater; h. acid sulfate soils will be managed effectively if found during construction; i. appropriate erosion and sediment control will be undertaken during all stages of the projects; and j. there will be no release of pollution and/or chemicals as a result of the projects.
Governing Legislation 4. The legislative and policy basis for environmental and social protection in Bangladesh is controlled by the following: a. Bangladesh National Environmental Policy 1992; b. National Conservation Strategy 1992; c. National Environmental Management Action Plan 1995; d. Environment Conservation Act 1995; and e. Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 (subsequent amendments in 2002 and 2003) - The Rules incorporate "inclusion lists" of projects requiring varying degrees of environmental investigation. The project does not trigger any of the categories on the Rules. 5. Bangladesh has also established a number of Environmental Standards under the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. These include water quality standards including for inland surface water quality and waste from industrial units as examples. Environmental Standards have also been established for ambient noise and gaseous emissions from industry. 6. Given the nature of the project, it does not specifically trigger any of the above, although the project will adhere to all the relevant regulatory requirements when undertaking the project. 7. Additionally, the project is being undertaken by the UNDP. As such, the project will not only comply with Bangladesh’s national law, but with any obligations imposes and applicable under international law, whichever is the higher standard.
Overview - Institutional Requirements for the Environmental and Social Management Plan 8. As the social protection programme and rainwater harvesting components will be funded by the Green Climate Fund through the UNDP, all works (including but not limited to civil and construction contractors) must adhere to the outcomes of this ESMP including complying with the appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures. While being a Category C projects with extremely limited environmental and social risks, the ESMP identifies potential risks to the environment and social matters from the projects and outlines strategies for managing those risks and minimizing undesirable environmental and social impacts. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
9. The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA) will be responsible for the supervision of the ESMP. The UNDP with gain the endorsement of the MoWCA and will ensure the ESMP is adequate and followed. The supervising engineer will ensure timely remedial actions are taken by the contractor where necessary.
Objectives of the Environmental and Social Management Plan 10. An ESMP is a management tool used to assist in minimizing the impact to the environment and reach a set of environmental objectives. To ensure the environmental objectives of the projects are met, this ESMP will be used by the contractor to structure and control the environmental management safeguards that are required to avoid or mitigate adverse effects on the environment. 11. The environmental and social objectives of the projects are to: a. provide potable water to the people of the south western coastal areas to reduce the impacts on natural systems that are currently stressed; b. encourage good management practices through planning, commitment and continuous improvement of environmental practices; c. minimize or prevent the pollution of land, air and water; d. protect native flora and fauna through the reduction of groundwater take; e. comply with all applicable laws, regulations and standards for the protection of the environment; and f. adopt the best practicable means available to prevent or minimize environmental impact. g. describe all monitoring procedures required to identify impacts on the environment; and h. provide an overview of the obligations of MoWCA and UNDP staff and contractors in regard to environmental obligations. 12. The ESMP will be updated from time to time by the contractor in consultation with the UNDP staff and MoWCA to incorporate changes in the detailed design phase of the projects.
General Management Structure and Responsibilities 13. The UNDP and MoWCA are accountable for the provision of specialist advice on environmental and social issues to the contractor and for environmental and social monitoring and reporting. The MoWCA will assess the environmental and social performance of the contractor in charge of construction throughout the project and ensure compliance with the ESMP. 14. The MoWCA will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the ESMP by relevant supervisory staff during construction. During operations the contractor will be accountable for implementation of the ESMP. Contractors working on the projects have accountability for preventing or minimizing environmental and social impacts.
Administration 15. The MoWCA will be responsible for the revision or updates of this document during the course of work. It is the responsibility of the person to whom the document is issued to ensure it is updated. 16. The site supervisor will be responsible for daily environmental inspections of the construction site. The MoWCA will cross check these inspections by undertaking monthly audits. 17. The contractor will maintain and keep all administrative and environmental records which would include a log of complaints together with records of any measures taken to mitigate the cause of the complaints. The installation contractor will be responsible for the day to day compliance of the ESMP. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
18. MoWCA will be the implementing agency and will be responsible for the implementation and compliance with the ESMP via the contractor. The ESMP will be part of any tender documentation. NGOs will also work on capacity building of vulnerable people, and will ensure that they are trained on implementation of ESMP. 19. The Supervising Engineer/Project Manager will supervise the installation contractor, while the MoWCA will be responsible for environment and social issues.
Land Requirements for Water Tanks 20. All water tanks are proposed to be constructed on land currently owned by the Government of Bangladesh. As such, there is no requirement for any form of land acquisition.
Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Minorities 21. As part of due diligence, an analysis and consultations were undertaken as to the likelihood of any of the project’s activities involving indigenous people and/or ethnic minorities. There are a total of 1,170 ethnic minority households within the project area that will have access to the various components of the project. An Indigenous People’s Planning Framework has been prepared for the project as a separate document (see Annex VI (c) of the GCF Submission).
Selection Criteria for Livelihood Interventions 22. The project has developed selection criteria for target beneficiaries. The criteria requires that a woman and/or girl meet the following criteria. a. are Female; b. the age of potential women beneficiaries must be between18-45 years old; and for adolescent girls between 13-15 years old; c. must live within the nine target districts; d. women and girls must live within a rural setting in unions with a population of less than 30,000; e. women and girls must have lived in the same union for the last five years without being away for more than three months during the entire five years (must have a national ID as evidence); f. women beneficiaries must be a woman head of household, who fall within one of the following: the woman is widowed, divorced, separated/abandoned, or married to a husband who is not able to earn an income (such as being physically, mentally, visually or hearing impaired or age-related disabled); g. climate change relevance: i. the beneficiary’s primary means of livelihood are exposed to cyclones, tidal surges, and/or salinity impacts; and ii. for girls, their education, health, hygiene and mobility must be restricted by the impacts of climate change With respect to this selection criterion, potentially beneficiaries must live in districts that have been included in disaster management and/or demonstrate that climate events have resulted in an adverse impact to the relevant district; h. women beneficiaries must have a household income less than $1 USD per capita per day; i. the beneficiary’s home must be made of non-concrete primary material and does not contain any concrete construction; j. the beneficiary’s household possess less than 15 decimal (606 m2) in previously usable agricultural land, and possess less than 25 decimal (1,011 m2) total land; Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
k. the beneficiary cannot have been a recipient of a GoB’s or any NGO’s schemes of similar nature and/or quantity of social safety net packages within the last two years; and l. girl beneficiaries must have completed primary education and being unmarried or divorcees. 23. Any woman and/or girl who has not been granted access to the livelihood interventions can access the complaints and Grievance Redress Mechanisms established by this ESMP as outlined below.
Public Consultation and Environmental and Social Disclosure 24. The project will provide resilient livelihood support through cash grants as well as providing access to potable water for 1,250,000 people in the south western coastal region of Bangladesh. Rainwater tanks will be located in school grounds and in proximity to existing Government buildings. As the rainwater tanks will be installed on government owned land, this will ensure there are no resettlement issues. The ESMP includes public consultation as part of MoWCA stakeholder engagement plan and this information will be included in the implementation phase. 25. The projects were discussed with MoWCA staff. While no specific on ground consultation has been undertaken at this time, it is expected that consultation with any affected communities will be undertaken by MoWCA. It is anticipated that based on the communities’ needs, the projects will be fully accepted. 26. The UNDP and MoWCA will develop and release Community Flyers on a regular basis to provide interested stakeholders with an update on the installation status of the projects. A publicized telephone number will be maintained throughout the construction of all projects to serve as a point of contact for enquiries, concerns and complaints. All enquiries, concerns and complaints will be recorded on a register and the appropriate manager will be informed. All material must be published in both Bengali and English. 27. Where there is a community issue raised, the following information will be recorded: a. time, date and nature of enquiry, complaint or concern; b. type of communication (eg telephone, letter, personal contact); c. name, contact address and contact number; d. response and investigation undertaken as a result of the enquiry, complaint or concern; and e. actions taken and name of the person taking action. 28. Some enquiries, complaints and concerns may require an extended period to address. The complainant(s) will be kept informed of progress towards rectifying the concern. All enquiries, complaints and concerns will be investigated and a response given to the complainant in a timely manner. These matters will be addressed though the project Grievance Redress Mechanism as below. 29. A nominated contractor staff will be responsible for undertaking a review of all enquiries, complaints and concerns and ensuring progress toward resolution of each matter. 30. Details of consultations that have been undertaken as part of the preparation of this ESMP are attached as Annexure One to the ESMP.
Site Supervisor 31. The site supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with the ESMP. The site supervisor will provide advice on effective environmental management of the project to the UNDP Staff, MoWCA and engineers and all construction site personnel. The site supervisor is to also ensure the environmental awareness of project personnel is maintained through appropriate training. A compliance report on mitigation measures will be submitted by the UNDP to Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
MoWCA for the civil contractor. An independent review of the compliance may be undertaken during construction and post construction where deemed necessary.
Environmental Code of Practice for Rainwater Harvesting and Site and Activity-Specific Work Plans/Instructions 32. Environmental procedures provide a written method describing how the management objectives for a particular environmental element are to be obtained. They contain the necessary detail to be site or activity-specific and are required to be followed for all construction works. 33. As part of this ESMP, an Environmental Code of Practice has been included for the Rainwater Harvesting. The Code of Practice included the construction, operation, maintenance and as necessary although highly unlikely, the decommissioning of the rainwater tanks. The Code of Practice is included as Annexure Two to the ESMP. 34. Other site specific work plans will be developed during implementation.
Environmental and Incident Reporting 35. Any incidents, including non-conformances to the procedures of the ESMP are to be recorded using an Incident Record and the details entered into a register. For any incident that causes or has the potential to cause material or serious environmental harm, the site supervisor shall notify MoWCA as soon as possible. The contractor must cease work until remediation has been completed as per the approval of MoWCA.
Daily and Weekly Environmental Inspection Checklists 36. A daily environmental checklist is to be completed at each work site by the relevant site supervisor and maintained within a register. The completed checklist is forwarded to MoWCA for review and follow-up if any issues are identified. A weekly environmental checklist is to be completed and will include reference to any issues identified in the daily checklists completed by the Site Supervisors.
Corrective Actions 37. Any non-conformances to the ESMP are to be noted in weekly environmental inspections and logged into the register. Depending on the severity of the non- conformance, the site supervisor may specify a corrective action on the weekly site inspection report. The progress of all corrective actions will be tracked using the register. Any non-conformances and the issue of corrective actions are to be advised to MoWCA.
Complaints Register and Grievance Redress Mechanisms 38. During the installation and implementation phases of any project, a person or group of people may be adversely affected, directly or indirectly due to the project activities. The grievances that may arise can be related to social issues such as eligibility criteria and entitlements, disruption of services, and other social and cultural issues. Grievances may also be related to environmental issues such as excessive dust generation, damages to infrastructure due to construction or transportation of prefabricated material, noise, and traffic congestions. 39. Should such a situation arise, there must be a mechanism through which affected parties can resolve such issues in a cordial manner with the project personnel in an efficient, unbiased, transparent, timely and cost-effective manner. To achieve this objective, a grievance redress mechanism has been included in ESMP for this project. 40. The project allows those that have a compliant or that feel aggrieved by the project to be able to communicate their concerns and/or grievances through an appropriate process. The Complaints Register and Grievance Redress Mechanism set out in this ESMP and to be used as part of the project will provide an accessible, rapid fair and effective response to concerned stakeholders, especially any vulnerable group who often lack access to formal legal regimes. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
41. While recognizing that many complaints may be resolved immediately, the Complaints Register and Grievance Redress Mechanism set out in this ESMP encourages mutually acceptable resolution of issues as they arise. The Complaints Register and Grievance Redress Mechanism set out in this ESMP has been designed to: a. be a legitimate process that allows for trust to be built between stakeholder groups and assures stakeholders that their concerns will be assessed in a fair and transparent manner; b. allow simple and streamlined access to the Complaints Register and Grievance Redress Mechanism for all stakeholders and provide adequate assistance for those that may have faced barriers in the past to be able to raise their concerns; c. provide clear and known procedures for each stage of the Grievance Redress Mechanism process, and provides clarity on the types of outcomes available to individuals and groups; d. ensure equitable treatment to all concerned and aggrieved individuals and groups through a consistent, formal approach that, is fair, informed and respectful to a complaint and/or concern; e. to provide a transparent approach, by keeping any aggrieved individual/group informed of the progress of their complaint, the information that was used when assessing their complaint and information about the mechanisms that will be used to address it; and f. enable continuous learning and improvements to the Grievance Redress Mechanism. Through continued assessment, the learnings may reduce potential complaints and grievances. 42. In order to ensure that any grievance that may arise is resolved in a manner that will accrue maximum benefits to both the project and affected parties, the following aspects were taken into consideration in developing the grievance redress mechanism: a. special attention to cultural norms in rural Bangladesh; b. will building on existing national mechanisms in Bangladesh; c. ensure that community have information about the project activities, selection criteria and possible impact on them; d. to build up productive relationships among the stakeholders including affected parties; e. provide a mechanism for the affected parties to negotiate and influence the decisions and policies of the project which might adversely affect them; f. mitigate or prevent adverse impacts of the project on the environment and produce appropriate corrective or preventive action; g. to harmonize project activities with the activities of potentially affected parties to avoid grievances or disputes if possible before they arise; and h. should a grievance or dispute arise, provide a forum for addressing such issues at the lowest possible level so that they are resolved as and when they occur. 43. Eligibility criteria for the Grievance Redress Mechanism include: a. Perceived negative economic, social or environmental impact on an individual and/or group, or concern about the potential to cause an impact; b. clearly specified kind of impact that has occurred or has the potential to occur; and explanation of how the project caused or may cause such impact; and c. individual and/or group filing of a complaint and/or grievance is impacted, or at risk of being impacted; or the individual and/or group filing a complaint and/or grievance demonstrates that it has authority from an individual and or group that have been or may potentially be impacted on to represent their interest. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
44. As highlighted above, Women and girls will be eligible to be involved in the entire social protection programme, if they fulfil the following criteria: a. are Female; b. the age of potential women beneficiaries must be between18-45 years old; and for adolescent girls between 13-15 years old; c. must live within the nine target districts; d. women and girls must live within a rural setting in unions with a population of less than 30,000; e. women and girls must have lived in the same union for the last five years without being away for more than three months during the entire five years (must have a national ID as evidence); f. women beneficiaries must be a woman head of household, who fall within one of the following: the woman is widowed, divorced, separated/abandoned, or married to a husband who is not able to earn an income (such as being physically, mentally, visually or hearing impaired or age-related disabled); g. climate change relevance: i. the beneficiary’s primary means of livelihood are exposed to cyclones, tidal surges, and/or salinity impacts; and ii. for girls, their education, health, hygiene and mobility must be restricted by the impacts of climate change With respect to this selection criterion, potentially beneficiaries must live in districts that have been included in disaster management and/or demonstrate that climate events have resulted in an adverse impact to the relevant district; h. women beneficiaries must have a household income less than $1 USD per capita per day; i. the beneficiary’s home must be made of non-concrete primary material and does not contain any concrete construction; j. the beneficiary’s household possess less than 15 decimal (606 m2) in previously usable agricultural land, and possess less than 25 decimal (1,011 m2) total land; k. the beneficiary cannot have been a recipient of a GoB’s or any NGO’s schemes of similar nature and/or quantity of social safety net packages within the last two years; and l. girl beneficiaries must have completed primary education and being unmarried. If divorcees, the girl cannot have any children 45. The Grievance Redress Mechanism has been designed to be problem-solving mechanism with voluntary good-faith efforts. The Grievance Redress Mechanism is not a substitute for the legal process. The Grievance Redress Mechanism will as far as practicable, try to resolve complaints and/or grievances on terms that are mutually acceptable to all parties. When making a complaint and/or grievance, all parties must act at all times, in good faith and should not attempt to delay and or hinder any mutually acceptable resolution. 46. A complaints register will be established to record any concerns raised by the community during construction. Any complaint will be advised to the UNDP and MoWCA within 24 hours of receiving the complaint. The complaint will be screened. Following the screening, complaints regarding corrupt practices will be referred to the UNDP for commentary and/or advice along with the Bangladesh’s Office of Attorney General. 47. A summary list of complaints received and their disposition must be published in a report produced every six months in Bengali and English. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
48. In order to ensure smooth implementation of the Project and timely and effectively addressing of problems that may be encountered during implementation, a robust Grievance Redress Mechanism, which will enable to the Project Authorities to address the grievances of the stakeholders of the Project has been established. 49. All complaints regarding social and environmental issues can be received either orally (to the field staff), by phone, in complaints box or in writing to the UNDP, MoWCA or the Construction Contractor. A key part of the grievance redress mechanism is the requirement for the project proponent and construction contractor to maintain a register of complaints received at the respective project site offices. All complainants shall be treated respectfully, politely and with sensitivity. Every possible effort should be made by the project proponent and construction contractor to resolve the issues referred to in the complaint within their purview. However, there may be certain problems that are more complex and cannot be solved through project-level mechanisms. Such grievances will be referred to the Grievance Redress Committee. It would be responsibility of the MoWCA to solve these issues through a sound / robust process. 50. The Grievance Redress Mechanism has been designed to ensure that an individual and/or group are not financially impacted by the process of making a complaint. The Grievance Redress Mechanism will cover any reasonable costs in engaging a suitably qualified person to assist in the preparation of a legitimate complaint and/or grievance. Where a complaint and/or grievance is seen to be ineligible, the Grievance Redress Mechanism will not cover these costs. 51. Information about the Grievance Redress Mechanism and how to make a complaint must be placed at prominent places for the information of the key stakeholders. 52. The Safeguards officer in the PMU will be designated as the key officer in charge of the Grievance Redress Mechanism. The Terms of Reference for these positions (as amended from time to time) will have the following key responsibilities: a. coordinate formation of Grievance Redress Committees before the commencement of constructions to resolve issues; b. act as the focal point at the PMU on Grievance Redress issues and facilitate the resolution of issues within the PMU; c. create awareness of the Grievance Redress Mechanism amongst all the stakeholders through public awareness campaigns; d. assist in redress of all grievances by coordinating with the concerned parties; e. maintain information on grievances and redress; f. monitor the activities of MoWCA on grievances issues; and g. prepare the progress for monthly/quarterly reports. 53. A two tier Grievance Redress Mechanism structure has been developed to address all complaints in the project. The first trier redress mechanism involves the receipt of a complaint at the union/Upazila and/or Divisional Secretariat level. The stakeholders are informed of various points of making complaints (if any) and the PMU collect the complaints from these points on a regular basis and record them. This is followed by coordinating with the concerned people to redress the Grievances. The Safeguards Officer of the PMU will coordinate the activities at the respective District level to address the grievances and would act as the focal point in this regard. The Community Development Officer of the Local Authority or in the absence of the Community Development Officer, any officer given the responsibility of this would coordinate with the Safeguards and Gender Manager of the PMU and MoWCA in redressing the grievances. The designated officer of the Local Authorities is provided with sufficient training in the procedure of redress to continue such systems in future. 54. The complaints can be made orally (to the field staff), by phone, in complaints box or in writing to the UNDP, MoWCA or the Construction Contractor. Complainants may specifically contact the Safeguards Officer and request confidentiality if they have concerns about retaliation. In cases where confidentiality is requested (i.e. not revealing the complainant’s identity to UNDP, Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
MoWCA and/or the Construction Contractor). In these cases, the Safeguards Officer will review the complaint, discuss it with the complainant, and determine how best to engage project executing entities while preserving confidentiality for the complainant. 55. As soon as a complaint is received, the Safeguards Officer would issue an acknowledgement. The Community Development Officer receiving the complaint should try to obtain relevant basic information regarding the grievance and the complainant and will immediately inform the Safeguards Officer in the PMU. 56. The PMU will maintain a Complaint / Grievance Redress register at the Sub District Level. Keeping records collected from relevant bodies is the responsibility of PMU. 57. After registering the complaint, the Safeguards Officer will study the complaint made in detail and forward the complaint to the concerned officer with specific dates for replying and redressing the same. The Safeguards Officer will hold meetings with the affected persons / complainant and then attempt to find a solution to the complaint received. If necessary, meetings will be held with the concerned affected persons / complainant and the concerned officer to find a solution to the problem and develop plans to redress the grievance. The deliberations of the meetings and decisions taken are recorded. All meetings in connection with the Grievance Redress Mechanism, including the meetings of the Grievance Redress Committee, must be recorded. The Safeguards Officer for the Grievances Redress Mechanism will be actively involved in all activities. 58. A Community Project Implementation Committee would be formed to oversee the first tier of the Grievance Redress Mechanism. The Community Project Implementation Committee would include: a. Union Chairman (elected representative of lowest administrative level of the country); b. Concerned Upazila Women Affairs Officer; c. Upazila Nirbahi Officer (sub-district Administrative Head) of the concerned Upazila; d. District Commissioner; e. District Head of District Women and Children Affairs Office; f. Deputy Director of Local Government of the concerned district; and g. Safeguards Officer PMU. 59. The resolution at the first tier will be normally be completed within 15 working days and the complaint will be notified of the proposed response through a disclosure form. The resolution process should comply with the requirements of the Grievance Redress Mechanism in that it should, as far as practicable, be informal with all parties acting in good faith. Further, the Grievance Redress Mechanism should, as far as practicable, achieve mutually acceptable outcomes for all parties. 60. Should the grievance be not resolved within this period to the satisfaction of the complainant, the grievance will be referred to the next level of Grievance Redress Mechanism. If the social safeguard and gender officer feels that adequate solutions can be established within the next five working days, the officer can decide on retaining the issue at the first level by informing the complainant accordingly. However, if the complainant requests for an immediate transfer to the next level, the matter must be referred to the next tier. In any case, where the issue is not addressed within 20 working days, the matter is referred to the next level. 61. Any grievance related to corruption or any unethical practice should be referred immediately to the Bangladesh Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Audit and Investigation within the UNDP in New York 62. The Grievance Redress Committee formed at every sub-district level would address the grievance in the second tier. A Grievance Redress Committee will be constituted for every sub- district by the circulars issued by the Commissioner of Local Government, who would also be the Chairman of the Committee. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
63. The Structure of the committee would be: a. Upazila Nirbahai Officer – Chairman; b. Chairman of the concerned Union Parishad (ibid); c. Representative of the non-government organization/civil society working in the area as nominated by the District Women Affairs Officer; d. District Head of MoWCA ; e. Vice Chairman (Female) of the Upazila Parishad; f. Upazila Social Welfare Officer; and g. Safeguards Officer. 64. The Safeguard Officer from the PMU will coordinate with the respective Commissioner of Local Government in getting these Committees constituted for each Province and get the necessary circulars issued in this regard so that they can be convened whenever required. 65. The Terms of Reference for the Grievance Redress Committee are: a. providing support to the affected persons in solving their problems; b. prioritize grievances and resolve them at the earliest; c. provide information to the PMU and MoWCA on serious cases at the earliest opportunity; d. Coordinate with the aggrieved person/group and obtain proper and timely information on the solution worked out for his/her grievance; and e. study the normally occurring grievances and advise PMU, National and District Steering Committee on remedial actions to avoid further occurrences. 66. The Grievance Redress Committee will hold the necessary meetings with the aggrieved party/complainant and the concerned officer and attempt to find a solution acceptable at all levels. The Grievance Redress Committee would record the minutes of the meeting. 67. Grievance Redress Committee will communicate proposed responses to the complainant formally. If the proposed response satisfies the complainant, the response will be implemented and the complaint closed. In cases where a proposed response is unsatisfactory to the complainant, the Grievance Redress Committee may choose to revise the proposed response to meet the complainant’s remaining concerns, or to indicate to the complainant that no other response appears feasible to the GRC. The complainant may decide to take a legal or any other recourse if s/he is not satisfied with the resolutions due to the deliberations of the three tiers of the grievance redress mechanism. 68. In addition to the project-level grievance redress mechanism, complainants have the option to access UNDP’s Accountability Mechanism, with both compliance and grievance functions. The Social and Environmental Compliance Unit investigates allegations that UNDP's Standards, screening procedure or other UNDP social and environmental commitments are not being implemented adequately, and that harm may result to people or the environment. The Social and Environmental Compliance Unit is housed in the Office of Audit and Investigations, and managed by a Lead Compliance Officer. A compliance review is available to any community or individual with concerns about the impacts of a UNDP programme or project. The Social and Environmental Compliance Unit is mandated to independently and impartially investigate valid requests from locally impacted people, and to report its findings and recommendations publicly. 69. The Stakeholder Response Mechanism offers locally affected people an opportunity to work with other stakeholders to resolve concerns about the social and environmental impacts of a UNDP project. Stakeholder Response Mechanism is intended to supplement the proactive stakeholder engagement that is required of UNDP and its Implementing Partners throughout the project cycle. Communities and individuals may request an Stakeholder Response Mechanism process when they have used standard channels for project management and quality Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
assurance, and are not satisfied with the response (in this case the project level grievance redress mechanism). When a valid Stakeholder Response Mechanism request is submitted, UNDP focal points at country, regional and headquarters levels will work with concerned stakeholders and Implementing Partners to address and resolve the concerns. Visit www.undp.org/secu-srm for more details. The relevant form is attached as Annexure Three to the ESMP. 70. The Safeguards Officer of the PMU will initially brief all the staff of PMU, the concerned officer in the office of the Commissioner of Local Government and the Office of the Chief Secretary, on the Grievance Redressal Mechanism of the Project and explain them the procedures and formats to be used including the reporting procedures. The Safeguards Officer will further brief the concerned Local Authorities and Divisional Secretaries on the Grievance Redress Mechanism of the Project and explain to them the procedures and formats to be used including the reporting procedures. 71. The Safeguard Officer of the PMU will prepare the Quarterly Report on the Grievance Redressal issues of the Project for addition into the quarterly report.
Review and Auditing 72. The ESMP and its procedures are to be reviewed at least two month by UNDP staff and MOWCA. The objective of the review is to update the document to reflect knowledge gained during the course of construction operations and to reflect new knowledge and changed community standards (values). Any changes are to be developed and implemented in consultation with UNDP Staff and MoWCA. When an update is made, all site personnel are to be made aware of the revision immediately through a tool box meeting.
Training of Contractors 73. The main contractor has the responsibility for ensuring systems are in place so that relevant employees, contractors and sub-contractors are aware of the environmental and social requirements for construction, including the ESMP. 74. All construction personnel will attend an induction which covers health, safety, environment and cultural requirements. 75. All staff and contractors engaged in any activity with the potential to cause serious environmental harm (e.g. handling of hazardous materials) will receive task specific environmental training.
Key Environmental and Social Indicators 76. This section identifies the Key Environmental and Social Indicators identified for the project and outlines respective management objectives, potential impacts, control activities and the environmental performance criteria against which these indicators will be judged (i.e. auditable). This section further addresses the need for monitoring and reporting of environmental performance with the aim of communicating the success and failures of control procedures, distinguish issues which require rectification and identify measures which will provide continuous improvement in the processes by which the projects are managed. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
Water Quality 77. Water quality within the nine districts has been affected by salinity ingress and the release of acid sulfates from within the soil through excavation. 78. The nine districts receive rainfall varying from 2,000 mm a year to 2,600 mm of rain. Approximately 66% of that rain is received during the monsoon season (four months) with continual rain across the remainder of the year. The water quality of the rain is only affected by dust within the area. 79. The five districts where the rainwater harvesting tanks will be installed currently rely on a number of sources of water for drinking. These include sand pond filters which have been significantly impacted by both pollution and salinity, small rainwater tanks (>2,000 liters) and groundwater extraction. The hydrogeology and distribution of aquifer sediments in coastal Bangladesh is very complex. Aquifer-aquitard alteration is highly variable even within a short distance. In many places, three to four aquifer units are encountered separated by aquitards. On a regional basis, a 1982 report described three aquifers. In coastal area these three aquifers are classified as; the shallow (50 150 meters) below a considerably thick upper clay and silt unit. The aquifer sediments are composed of fine sand with lenses of clay. The second aquifer zone extends down to 250-350 meters and is generally underlain and overlain by silty clay bed, and composed mainly of fine to very fine sand, occasionally inter-bedded with clay lenses. Both these aquifers have been significantly impacted by saline intrusion, making them unsuitable for drinking except through reverse osmosis. The deep aquifer is located from 300 to 350 meters, generally below a silty clay aquitard. This aquifer is composed mainly of grey to dark grey fine sand that in places alternates with thin silty clay or clay lenses.
80. The groundwater is generally the Na–Cl type and the Na-Ca-Mg–HCO3 type. The major ion + 2+ 2+ + - - 2- trends of the Na–Cl type are Na >Ca >Mg >K and Cl >HCO3 >SO4 . Potential salinization sources are generally diverse, including natural saline groundwater, halite dissolution, presence of paleo-brackish water, seawater intrusion, domestic and agricultural effluents etc. Among these sources, seawater intrusion is the most common and widespread phenomena in coastal areas. The present fresh water-saline water interface is the limit of potable water from the deep aquifer and is fairly well defined. Fresh/saline water interface lies about 50 to 75 km inland. The occurrence of brackish and saline water in the coastal aquifers of Bangladesh does not follow any regular pattern spatially or vertically. All the different depth levels of aquifer units down to the investigated depths of 350 meters have been affected by salinity in many areas. 81. In the upper aquifers, to depths of 150 meters, the salinity is extremely variable overlain by very shallow fresh water pockets recharged from recent precipitation and changes rapidly over short distances. The salinity appears to be closely related to the relative amounts of saline and fresh water flooding from estuarine tidal effects. The shallow groundwater is generally too saline for domestic or irrigation use due either to connate salts or estuarine flooding. However, sufficient flushing of saline water has taken place in isolated pockets to enable a limited domestic use of fresh water in the shallow aquifer. In the deep aquifer the pattern of salinity distribution is more uniform on a regional basis, as is the continuity of the aquifer. The change from potable water to very saline water is sharp and occurs over a relatively short distance. Groundwater salinity for upper shallow aquifer varies from 1000 mg/l to 15000 mg/l 82. The nine districts are endowed with a good network of rivers and rivulets. Rivers and surface water bodies interact with shallow groundwater and abstracting water from the shallow aquifers have significant effect on the movement of water between these two water bodies in the vicinity of the delta. This interaction has also significant impact on saline front movement in the aquifer influenced by surface water salinity. 83. It is not anticipated that the rainwater harvesting system will have any impact on water quality except for very minor if any release of water when pouring the concrete slabs for the tanks.
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a. no significant decrease in water quality of the coastal environment as a result of construction and operational activities; b. no significant decrease in the quality and quantity of surface and/or groundwater as a result of construction and operational activities in proximity to the projects; c. water quality shall conform to any approval conditions stipulated by UNDP, MoWCA and/or other government departments, or in the absence of such conditions follow a ‘no worsening’ methodology; and d. effective implementation of site-specific Erosion, Drainage and Sediment Control Plan (EDSCP). 85. By following the management measures set out in the ESMP, the installation of the rainwater harvesting systems will not have an impact on water quality across the broader area.
Monitoring 86. A standardized water quality monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. MoWCA will conduct water quality sampling of the water from the rainwater tanks every three months.
Reporting 87. All water quality monitoring results and/or incidents will be tabulated and reported as outlined in the ESMP. The MoWCA must be notified immediately in the event of any suspected instances of material or serious environmental harm, or if a determined level with respect to water quality is exceeded. Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL
I Table 1: Water Quality Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting W1: Water W1.1 Conduct three monthly water quality monitoring of water being dispensed Operational MoWCA Three monthly quality from from the rainwater tanks. Water testing of both pre and post sterilization and phase reporting to MoWCA rainwater tanks purification samples should be assessed to ensure the original water does not and UNDP suitable for contain any pollutants and more importantly, that the sterilization and purification is human working effectively. consumption W2: Elevated W2.1: Develop and implement a site specific Erosion, Drainage and Sediment Pre Earthworks Site Supervisor Initial set up and then suspended Control Plan (EDSCP) to address drainage control, sediment and erosion controls as required with solids, nitrates, and stockpiling of materials including soil during construction of all components of reporting to MoWCA phosphates, the projects. EDSCP measures to be inspected regularly to ensure all devices are and UNDP faecal coliforms, functioning effectively. silt content and turbidity in W2.2: Designated areas for storage of fuels, oils, chemicals or other hazardous All phases All Personnel Weekly with reporting liquids should have compacted impermeable bases and be surrounded by a bund to MoWCA and UNDP surface ground to contain any spillage. water systems. W2.3: Conduct surface and groundwater quality monitoring in location where the All phases Site Supervisor As required with water quality is likely to be impacted by the installation of the rainwater harvesting reporting to MoWCA tanks including assessing the changes to groundwater quality in terms of salinity, and UNDP nitrates, phosphate, faecal coliforms and other potential pollutants. W2.4: Schedule works in stages to ensure that disturbed areas are stabilized Pre Earthworks Site Supervisor Maintain records progressively and as soon as practicable after completion of works. Works not be and MoWCA undertaken during wet season W2.5: Construction materials will not be stockpiled in proximity to the recharge All phase Site Supervisor Maintain daily records locations and or the coastal environment that may allow for release into the environment. Construction equipment will be removed from in proximity to the coastal environment at the end of each working day or if heavy rainfall is predicted
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Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting W3: W3.1 Minimize the release of clays and very fine silts into the coastal environment Entire All Personnel Weekly with reporting Eutrophication through the installation of sediment basins, rock checks and sediment fences in construction to MoWCA and UNDP of surrounding appropriate places as outlined in the EDSCPs. phase water bodies W3.2 Disturbance of vegetation and drainage lines to be limited to that required for Entire All Personnel Weekly with reporting and impacts construction works when installing water tanks and construction of the desalination construction to MoWCA and UNDP from elevated plants. phase nutrient levels. W4: Increase of W4.1: Reuse suitable water runoff from site All phases All Personnel Weekly with reporting gross to MoWCA and UNDP pollutants, hydrocarbons, W4.2: Designated areas for storage of fuels, oils, chemicals or other hazardous All phases All Personnel Weekly with reporting liquids should: to MoWCA and UNDP metals and other chemical a. Have compacted impermeable bases; and pollutants into the groundwater b. Surrounded by a bund to contain any spillage. and/or surface W4.3: Check all vehicles, equipment and material storage areas daily for possible All phases All Personnel Daily and maintain water fuel, oil and chemical leaks. records environment. W4.4: Rubbish and waste materials to be placed in suitable facilities to ensure that All phases All Personnel Weekly with reporting they do not enter the coastal environment. Ensure all absorbent material is placed to MoWCA and UNDP in contaminant bags prior to removal. W4.5: Minimize the use of herbicides and use only biodegradable herbicides that All phases All personnel Maintain records have minimal impact on water quality and fauna.
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Erosion, Drainage and Sediment Control 88. About 80% of the land in Bangladesh is flat, intersected by numerous rivers and their distributaries. The land area has a general slope from north to south. The flat deltaic lands in the coast are interlaced by an intricate river and tidal channel system which cuts the land into numerous areas. The land masses are generally at elevation slightly above sea level but are subject to inundation at the higher portion of the tidal cycle. Ground level varies from below sea level to 6 meter or more above sea level. In many areas, the maximum level does not exceed 3 meters. 89. In Khulna district, the land is exceptionally flat and includes numerous low-lying areas called “Beels”. The area in this district is separated from Bay of Bengal by mangrove swamp forests, known as Sundarbans which form a protective belt from 15 to 25 km wide along the southern part of the district. The flatness of the land allows significant coastal inundation which can result in erosion 90. While the project is highly unlikely to impacts acid sulfate soils (ASS), potential acid sulfate soils (PASS) and buried acid sulfate soils (BASS) as there will be no deep excavation works undertaken (>1 meter below the surface), it is pertinent to highlight as part of this ESMP and incorporate . About 71, 000 hectares of ASS have been identified as problem soils in the coastal zone of Bangladesh. They have been grouped into ASS; PASS; and BASS. The soils are very poor to poorly drained with color ranging from dark grey to grey. The texture is silty clay loam to clay and the soil pH is less than 4. PASS have on jarosite minerals. Alternatively, ASS and BASS have jarosite minerals within the profile at different depths. Most of the ASS in Bangladesh are, at present, lying fallow except some being used for a single or double cropping of rice and production of shrimp and salt alternatively depending on topography of the land, flooding irrigation facilities, drainage salinity, and acidity of the soils. Rice and shrimp yields are commonly as low as 0.5 to 0.75 to 1.0 t/ha respectively. 91. Any sediment movement may also expose ASS. Deposits of ASS are commonly found less than five meters above sea level, particularly in low-lying coastal areas which is where all the projects will occur. Mangroves, salt marshes, floodplains, swamps, wetlands, estuaries and brackish or tidal lakes are ideal areas for acid sulfate soils formation and therefore there is the potential for it to observe in the project’s location. Mitigative controls could potentially be required for the management of ASS and/or PASS and/or BASS during any excavation works due to their locations close to coastal areas. ASS are naturally occurring soils, sediments or organic substrates that are formed under waterlogged conditions. Deposits of ASS are commonly found in less than five meters ASL, particularly in low-lying coastal areas. Mangroves, salt marshes, floodplains, swamps, wetlands, estuaries and brackish or tidal lakes are ideal areas for acid sulfate soil formation. The presence of ASS may not be obvious on the soil surface as they are often buried beneath layers of more recently deposited soils and sediments of alluvial or aeolian origin. These soils contain iron sulfide minerals (predominantly as the mineral pyrite) or their oxidation products. In an undisturbed state below the water table, ASS are benign. However if the soils are drained, excavated or exposed to air by a lowering of the water table, the sulfides react with oxygen to form sulfuric acid. The release of this sulfuric acid from the soil can in turn release iron, aluminum and other heavy metals (particularly arsenic) within the soil. Once mobilized, the acid and metals can create a variety of adverse impacts including killing vegetation, seeping into and acidifying groundwater and water bodies, killing fish and other aquatic organisms and degrading concrete and steel structures to the point of failure. 92. Prior to any excavation, sediments should be tested for their presence of ASS or PASS. Sampling should be undertaken consistent with that proposed by the Queensland Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Team as described in Ahern et al (1998) and laboratory analysis consistent with Ahern et al (2004). If the analysis proves positive, the sediment can be treated by a range of techniques including but not limited to liming the sediment. The contractor should refer to management measures provided by for example by Dear et al (2002) to mitigate the impacts. Of critical importance for ground water quality especially as this is the source of potable water in many areas, one of the most significant impacts is via infiltration into the water table from an ASS stockpiling/treatment area. To reduce this impact, a compacted clay liner should be
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developed including where possible limed clay although this may reduce the efficiency of compaction and hence increase the permeability of the liner. Every effort should be made to ensure there is no direct or residual impact following treatment.
Performance Criteria 93. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. no build-up of sediment in the coastal environment and/or surface and/or groundwater as a result of construction and operation activities; b. no degradation of water quality on or off site of all projects; c. all water exiting the project site and/or into groundwater systems is to have passed through best practice erosion, drainage and sediment controls; d. no offsite impacts from ASS, PASS or BASS. Any ASS, PASS or BASS should be treated on site immediately; and e. effective implementation of site-specific EDSCP. 94. By following the management measures set out in the ESMP, construction and operation activities of the projects will not have a significant impact as a result of sedimentation across the broader area.
Monitoring 95. A standardized sediment control monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. The site supervisor will be required to: a. conduct site inspections on a weekly basis or after rainfall events exceeding 20mm in a 24 hour period; b. develop a site-specific checklist to document non-conformances to this ESMP or any applicable EDSCPs; and c. communicate the results of inspections and/or water quality testing to the Site Supervisor and ensure that any issues associated with control failures are rapidly rectified and processes are put in place to ensure that similar failures are not repeated. 96. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor to: a. conduct daily inspections of EDS control measures as part of the Daily Check Procedure; and b. consult MoWCA and UNDP staff when a non-conformance is suspected and amend accordingly.
Reporting 97. All sediment and erosion control monitoring results and/or incidents will be tabulated and reported as outlined in the ESMP. The MoWCA must be notified immediately in the event of any suspected instances of material or serious environmental harm, or if a determined level with respect to erosion and sediment control is exceeded.
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Table 2: Erosion, Drainage, Sediment Control Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Responsibility Monitoring and Timing Reporting E1: Loss of soil E1.1: Develop and implement an EDSCP for any surface works, embankments Entire All Personnel Maintain records material and and excavation work, water crossings and stormwater pathways. construction sedimentation phase to the surface E1.2: Ensure that erosion and sediment control devices are installed, Entire All Personnel Maintain records and/or groundwater inspected and maintained as required. construction systems from phase site due to E1.3: Schedule/stage works to minimize cleared areas and exposed soils at all Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records earthwork times. construction activities E1.4: Incorporate the design and location of temporary and permanent EDSC Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records measures for all exposed areas and drainage lines. These shall be construction implemented prior to pre-construction activities and shall remain onsite during work E1.5: Schedule/stage proposed works to ensure that major vegetation Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records disturbance and earthworks are carried out during periods of lower rainfall and construction wind speeds. E1.6: Strip and stockpile topsoil for use during revegetation. Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records construction E1.7: Schedule/stage works to minimize the duration of stockpiling topsoil During All Personnel Maintain records material construction E1.8: Locate stockpile areas away from drainage pathways, waterways and Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records sensitive locations. construction
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Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Responsibility Monitoring and Timing Reporting E1: Loss of soil E1.9: Design stormwater management measures to reduce flow velocities and Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records material and avoid concentrating runoff. construction sedimentation E1.10: Include check dams in drainage lines where necessary to reduce flow Pre and during Site Supervisor Maintain records to the surface water and/or velocities and provide some filtration of sediment. construction groundwater E1.11: Mulching shall be used as a form of erosion and sediment control and During All Personnel Maintain records systems from where used on any slopes (dependent on site selection), include extra construction site due to sediment fencing during high rainfall. earthwork activities E1.12: Bunding shall be used either within watercourses or around During All Personnel Maintain records sensitive/dangerous goods as necessary. construction E1.14: Grassed buffer strips shall be incorporated where necessary during During Site Supervisor Maintain records construction to reduce water velocity. construction E1.15: Silt curtain to be installed to protect from increased sediment loads. During Contractors Maintain records construction E1.16: Excess sediment in all erosion and sediment control structures (eg. During Contractors Maintain records sediment basins, check dams) shall be removed when necessary to allow for construction adequate holding capacity. E2: Soil E2.1: If contamination is uncovered or suspected (outside of the project Entire All Personnel Daily and maintain contamination footprints), undertake a Stage 1 preliminary site contamination investigation. construction records The contractor should cease work if previously unidentified contamination is phase encountered and activate management procedures and obtain advice/permits/approval (as required). E2.2: Adherence to best practice for the removal and disposal of contaminated Entire All Personnel Daily and maintain soil/ material from site (if required), including contaminated soil within the construction records project footprints. phase
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Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Responsibility Monitoring and Timing Reporting E2: Soil E2.3: Drainage control measures to ensure runoff does not contact Entire All Personnel Daily and maintain contamination contaminated areas (including contaminated material within the project foot construction records prints) and is directed/diverted to stable areas for release. phase E2.4: Avoid importing fill that may result in site contamination and lacks Entire All Personnel Daily and maintain accompanying certification/documentation. Where fill is not available through construction records on site cut, it must be tested in accordance with geotechnical specifications. phase E2.5: Ensure no impact of ASS, PASS and BASS on water quality and During Site Supervisor Maintain records, groundwater systems. Where observed, ensure compliance with best practice construction immediately advise for the sampling, analysis and handing of all ASS contaminated soils MoWCA and UNDP of any ASS
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Noise and Vibration 98. All construction and operation activities have the potential to cause noise nuisance. Vibration disturbance to nearby residents and sensitive habitats is likely to be caused through the use of vibrating equipment. Blasting is not required to be undertaken as part of this project. 99. It is assumed that there are no sensitive receptors in proximity to the projects. 100. Contractors involved in construction activities should be familiar with methods of controlling noisy machines and alternative construction procedures as contained within specific Bangladesh legislation or in its absence, international good practice may be used if the legislation has not been enacted. 101. The detail, typical equipment sound power levels, provides advice on project supervision and gives guidance noise reduction. Potential noise sources during construction may include: a. excavation equipment for the installation of rainwater harvesting systems; b. delivery vehicles; c. pumps; and d. power tools and compressors.
Performance Criteria 102. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. noise from construction and operational activities must not cause an environmental nuisance at any noise sensitive place; b. undertake measures at all times to assist in minimizing the noise associated with construction activities; c. no damage to off-site property caused by vibration from construction and operation activities; and d. corrective action to respond to complaints is to occur within 48 hours.
Monitoring 103. A standardized noise monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. Importantly, the site supervisor will: a. ensure equipment and machinery is regularly maintained and appropriately operated b. carry out potentially noisy construction activities during daylight hours only; i.e. 7am - 5pm.
Reporting 104. All noise monitoring results and/or incidents will be tabulated and reported as outlined in the ESMP. The MoWCA must be notified immediately in the event of any suspected instances of material or serious environmental harm, or if a determined level with respect to noise is exceeded.
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Table 3: Noise and Vibration Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting N1: Increased N1.1: Select plant and equipment and specific design work practices to ensure that All phases Contractor Maintain records noise levels noise emissions are minimized during construction and operation including all pumping equipment. N1.2: Specific noise reduction devices such as silencers, mufflers and/or acoustic Pre and during Contractor Maintain records rock breaking heads shall be installed as appropriate to site plant and equipment. construction N1.3 Minimize the need for and limit the emissions as far as practicable if noise Construction All Personnel Daily and maintain generating construction works are to be carried out outside of the hours: 7am-5pm phase records (Mon - Fri). N1.4: Consultation with nearby residents in advance of construction activities Construction All Personnel Daily and maintain particularly if noise generating construction activities are to be carried out outside of phase records the hours: 7am-5pm (Mon - Fri) and 7am-3pm (Sat). N1.5 The use of substitution control strategies shall be implemented, whereby Construction All Personnel Daily and maintain excessive noise generating equipment items onsite are replaced with other phase records alternatives. N1.6 Provide temporary construction noise barriers in the form of solid hoardings Construction Site Supervisor Daily and maintain where there may be an impact on specific residents. phase records N1.7 All incidents complaints and non-compliances related to noise shall be Construction Site Supervisor Maintain records reported in accordance with the site incident reporting procedures and summarized phase in the register. N1.8 The contractor should conduct employee and operator training to improve Pre and during Contractor Maintain records awareness of the need to minimize excessive noise in work practices through construction implementation of measures.
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Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting N2. Vibration N2.1: Identify properties, structures and habitat locations that will be sensitive to Pre and during Contractor Maintain records due to vibration impacts resulting from construction and operation of the projects. construction construction N2.2: Design to give due regard to temporary and permanent mitigation measures Pre- Contractor Maintain records for noise and vibration from construction and operational vibration impacts. construction N2.3: All incidents, complaints and con-compliances related to vibration shall be Construction Site Supervisor Maintain records reported in accordance with the site incident reporting procedures and summarized phase in the register. N2.4: During construction, standard measure shall be taken to locate and protect Construction Site Supervisor Maintain records underground services from construction and operational vibration impacts phase
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Air Quality 105. All construction activities have the potential to cause air quality nuisance. 106. Vibration disturbance to nearby residents is likely to be caused through the use of vibrating rollers, graders and construction traffic. Blasting is not required to be undertaken as part of this project. 107. It is assumed that there are no sensitive receptors in proximity to the projects and no activities will be undertaken in close proximity to the Sundarbans. 108. Contractors involved in construction and operation activities should be familiar with methods minimizing the impacts of deleterious air quality and alternative construction procedures as contained in Bangladesh legislation.
Performance Criteria 109. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. release of dust/particle matter must not cause an environmental nuisance; b. undertake measures at all times to assist in minimizing the air quality impacts associated with construction and operation activities; and c. corrective action to respond to complaints is to occur within 48 hours.
Monitoring 110. A standardized air monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. Importantly, the site supervisor will: a. ensure all stockpiles are covered so as to not allow dust to generate; and b. the requirement for dust suppression will be visually observed by all personnel daily and by MoWCA and UNDP staff when undertaking routine site inspections (minimum frequency of once per week).
Reporting 111. All air quality monitoring results and/or incidents will be tabulated and reported as outlined in the ESMP. The MoWCA must be notified immediately in the event of any suspected instances of material or serious environmental harm, or if a determined level with respect to air quality is exceeded.
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Table 4: Air Quality Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting A1: Increase in A1.1: Implement effective dust management measures in all areas during design, Pre and during All Personnel Daily and maintain dust levels at construction and operation. construction records sensitive A1.2: Install dust gauges at locations identified for construction lay down and During Site Supervisor Daily and Weekly locations stockpiling within the project footprints. construction Reports A1.3: Manage dust/particulate matter generating activities to ensure that emissions During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain do not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive locations construction records A1.4: Construction activities should minimizing risks associated with climatic During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain events. construction records A1.5: Implement scheduling/staging of proposed works to ensure major vegetation Entire Contractor Daily and maintain disturbance and earthworks are minimized. construction records A1.6: Ensure that materials to be stockpiled onsite are not ordered and/or Entire Contractor Daily and maintain purchased until they are required for works. construction records A1.7: Locate material stockpile areas as far as practicable from sensitive receptors. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records A1.8: Source sufficient water of a suitable quality for dust suppression activities During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain complying with any water restrictions. construction records A1.9: Cover loads of haul trucks and equipment and plant when not in use and in During Site Supervisor Maintain records transit construction A1.10: Ensure an air quality management plan is developed and implemented. Pre and during Contractor Maintain records construction A1.11: Rubbish skips and receptacles should be covered and located as far as During Site Supervisor Maintain records practicable from sensitive locations. construction A1.12: Restrict speeds on haul roads and access tracks. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records
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Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting A2. Increase in A2.1 Ensure construction vehicles are switched off when not in use. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain vehicle construction records emissions A2.2 Ensure only vehicles required to undertake works are operated onsite. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain (including odors and fumes) construction records A2.3 Ensure all construction vehicles, plant and machinery are maintained and During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain operated in accordance with design standards and specifications. construction records A2.4 Develop and implement an induction program for all site personnel, which Pre and during Contractor Daily and maintain includes as a minimum an outline of the minimum requirements for environmental construction records management relating to the site. A2.5 Locate construction car park and vehicle/plant/equipment storage areas as far During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain as practicable from sensitive locations. construction records A2.6 Direct exhaust emissions of mobile plant away from the ground. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records A2.7 Rubbish skips and receptacles should be covered and located as far as During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain practicable from sensitive locations. construction records
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Flora and Fauna 112. It is assumed that the rainwater harvesting tank installation will be undertaken previously disturbed sites although vegetation may still exist. 113. The Sundarbans in south western Bangladesh is the largest mangrove wetland in the world. It covers an area of about one million hectares, of which 60% is located in Bangladesh and the remaining western portion within India. Mangrove ecosystems are of great ecological significance in the tropical and sub-tropical coast. They protect our coast from heavy wind, tidal waves, coastal erosion and sea water intrusion, generate substantial quantities of fishery resources and provide many useful forestry products. 114. The Sundarbans ecosystem supports rich fisheries diversity. This ecosystem support 27 families and 53 species of pelagic fish, 49 families 124 species of demersal fish, five families and 24 species of shrimps, three families and seven species of crabs, and eight species of lobster. 115. A total 334 plants; 165 algal; 13 special orchids; 17 ferns; 87 monocotyledon; and 230 dicotyledon belonging to 245 genera and 75 families are found in the areas. The principal tree species is Sundry (Heritiera fomes) which covers about 73% to total landmass and the second species is Gewa (Excoecaria agallocha) which covers about 16% of total forest area. Of the 50 true mangrove plant species recorded throughout the globe, the Sundarbans alone contain 35 species. 116. The Sundarbans also contains Royal Bengal Tiger and other jungle cats, Spotted deer, barking deer, wild boars, monkey, Bengal fox, jackle, water monitor, monitor lizard and snakes are important faunal spp. Moreover, abundant of the Sundarbans are purple heron, pond heron, cattle egret, little egret, open billed stork, smaller adjutant stork, Brahmini kite, spotted dove, rose ringed parakeet, crow pheasant, wood pecker, bee eater, drongo, pide myna, jungle myna, bulbul, tailor bird, magpie robin, sparrow etc. The areas has two species of amphibians, 14 species of reptiles; 25 species of birds and five species of mammals that are considered as endangered species. This paper is to produce a new assessment of the mangroves ecology of Sundarbans. 117. Based on site surveys, it is highly unlikely that these species will be impacted give the location of the proposed installation.
Performance Criteria 118. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. no clearance of vegetation outside of the designated clearing boundaries; b. no death to native fauna as a result of clearing activities; c. no deleterious impacts on coastal and terrestrial habitats d. no introduction of new weed species as a result of construction activities; e. no increase in existing weed proliferation within or outside of the corridor as a result of construction activities; and f. successful establishment of rehabilitation works incorporating species native to the local area.
Monitoring 119. A flora and fauna monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. Importantly, the site supervisor will when undertaking clearing works, will compile a weekly report to MoWCA and UNDP staff outlining: a. any non-conformances to this ESMP; b. the areas that have been rehabilitated during the preceding week; and
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Reporting 120. All flora and fauna monitoring results and/or incidents will be tabulated and reported as outlined in the ESMP. The MoWCA must be notified immediately in the event of any suspected instances of death to fauna and where vegetation if detrimental impacted.
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Table 5: Flora and Fauna Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting FF1. Habitat FF1.1: Minimize noise levels and lighting intrusion throughout construction and During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain loss and operation in the vicinity of any sensitive locations. construction records disturbance of FF1.2 Limit vegetation clearing and minimize habitat disturbance through adequate During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain fauna protection and management of retained vegetation. construction records FF1.3: Ensure that all site personnel are made aware of sensitive fauna/habitat During Contractor Daily and maintain areas and the requirements for the protection of these areas. construction records FF1.4 Minimize disturbance to onsite fauna and recover and rescue any injured or During Contractor Daily and maintain orphaned fauna during construction and operation. construction records FF2. Introduced FF2.1: Implement an EDSCP to reduce the spread of weeds through erosion and Pre and during Contractor Maintain records flora and weed sediment entering any waterways and therefore spreading. construction species FF2.2: Revegetate disturbed areas using native and locally endemic species that During Site Supervisor As required and have high habitat value. construction maintain records FF2.3: Minimize disturbance to mature remnant vegetation, particularly canopy During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain trees. construction records FF2.4: The removal of regrowth native trees should be minimized particularly where During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain the width of a forest is narrow. construction records FF2.5: Small trees and shrubs shall be removed in preference to large trees. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records FF2.6: Vegetation to be removed shall be clearly marked using paint/flagging tape. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records FF2.7: Environmental weeds and noxious weeds shall be controlled. All phases Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain records
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Waste Management 121. The MoWCA advocate good waste management practice. The preferred waste management hierarchy and principles for achieving good waste management is as follows: a. waste avoidance(avoid using unnecessary material on the projects) ; b. waste re-use (re-use material and reduce disposing); c. waste recycling (recycle material such as cans, bottles, etc).; and d. waste disposal (all petruscible to be dumped at approved landfills). 122. The key waste streams generated during construction are likely to include the removal of any existing material located in the project footprints. This will include, but not limited to, shrubs/trees, dirt, waste concrete, etc. The wastes to be generated will mostly be vegetation- based and also include: a. the excavation wastes unsuitable for reuse during earthworks; b. wastes from construction equipment maintenance. Various heavy vehicles and construction equipment will be utilized for the duration of the construction phase. Liquid hazardous wastes from cleaning, repairing and maintenance of this equipment may be generated. Likewise leakage or spillage of fuels/oils within the site needs to be managed and disposed of appropriately; c. non-hazardous liquid wastes will be generated through the use of workers’ facilities such as toilets; and d. general wastes including scrap materials and biodegradable wastes 123. Contractors involved in construction and operational activities should be familiar with methods minimizing the impacts of clearing vegetation to minimize the footprint to that essential for the works and rehabilitate disturbed areas. By doing these activities, the projects should minimize the impact of waste generated by the project.
Performance Criteria 124. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. waste generation is minimized through the implementation of the waste hierarchy (avoidance, reduce, reuse, recycle); b. no litter will be observed within the project corridor or surrounds as a result of activities by site personnel; c. no complaints received regarding waste generation and management; d. any waste from on-site portable sanitary facilities will be sent off site for disposal by a waste licensed contractor; and e. waste oils obtained from the oil separator will be collected and disposed or recycled off- site, local oil companies or shipped for recycling.
Monitoring 125. A waste management monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue.
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Table 6: Waste Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting WT1: WT1.1: Preference shall be given to materials that can be used to construct the Pre and during Contractor Maintain records Production of project that would reduce the direct and indirect waste generated. construction wastes and WT1.2: Consideration shall be given to the use of recycled aggregates and fly-ash Pre and during Contractor Maintain records excessive use of resources cement mixes for construction of the desalination plants. construction WT1.3: Daily waste practices shall be carried out unless these are delegated to the During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain activities of external waste management bodies. construction records WT1.4: The use of construction materials shall be optimized and where possible a During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain recycling policy adopted. construction records WT1.5: Separate waste streams shall be maintained at all times i.e. general During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain domestic waste, construction waste and contaminated waste. Specific areas on site construction records shall be designated for the temporary management of the various waste streams. Adequate signage and color coded bins will be used for each waste streams. WT1.6: Any contaminated waste shall be disposed of at an approved landfill. During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain construction records WT1.7: Recyclable waste (including oil and some construction waste) shall be During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain collected separately and disposed of correctly. construction records WT1.8: Waste sites shall be sufficiently covered daily to ensure that wildlife does During Site Supervisor Daily not have access. construction WT1.9: Disposal of waste including all filters shall be carried out in accordance with During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain the Government of Bangladesh requirements. construction records WT1.10: Fuel and lubricant leakages from vehicles and plant shall be immediately During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain rectified. construction records WT1.11: Where possible, concrete batching plants shall be centrally located to Pre and during Contractor Maintain records minimize the occurrence of concrete batching at individual construction locations. construction WT1.12: Major maintenance and repairs shall be carried out off-site whenever During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain practicable. construction records 33
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting WT1: WT1.13: Remnants of concrete shall not be left at any location along the corridor. During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain Production of Construction records wastes and WT1.14: Disposal of trees shall be undertaken in accordance with one or more of During Site Supervisor Weekly and maintain excessive use of resources the following methods: Construction records a. Left in place; b. Chipped and mulched; and c. Large trunk sections may be sold/passed on to a commercial mill. WT1.15: Hydrocarbon wastes shall be stored in color coded and labelled drums During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain placed around fueling depots. Construction records WT1.16: Where possible, fuel and chemical storage and handling shall be During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain undertaken at central fuel and chemical storage facilities, such as petrol stations. Construction records WT1.17: On-site storage of fuel and chemicals shall be kept to a minimum. During Contractor Daily, maintain Construction records and report any incidents WT1.18: Any waste oils and lubricants are to be collected and transported to During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain recyclers or designated disposal sites as soon as possible. Construction records WT1.19: Any dangerous goods stored on site shall be stored in accordance with During Contractor Daily and maintain Bangladesh regulations. Construction records
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Chemical and Fuel Management 127. The key types of chemicals and fuels likely to be stored on-site during construction include but are not limited to: a. diesel and unleaded petrol for the refueling of plant equipment and generators; and b. grease etc used during construction. 128. If not handled, stored or used appropriately, contamination of land and the coastal, surface water and groundwater systems could occur. The accidental discharge of hazardous materials during construction and operation activities is a potential risk to the local environment. Accordingly, all oil, grease, diesel, petrol and chemicals should be stored off site within a bunded area. 129. Potential activities which could result in spills are: a. use of machinery and vehicles – potential for fuels, oils and lubricant spills; b. transport, storage and handling of fuels, machinery oils, grease; c. transport, storage and handling of cement/asphalt (bitumen) and other construction materials; and d. Impacts associated with hazardous materials will primarily be associated with the storage and handling during the construction and operation phase.
Performance Criteria 130. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. ensure a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Register should be developed for all chemicals and fuels retained on site; b. handling and storage of hazardous material is in accordance with the relevant legislation and best management practices; c. all spills are reported to MoWCA within one hour of occurrence; and d. no spills enter the local estuarine and/or coastal environment; and e. prevent the uncontrolled release of oil, grease and diesel to the environment; f. no spills of hazardous materials; g. no chemical spills into the groundwater aquifers; and h. no contamination of land due to spills of hazardous materials.
Monitoring 131. A chemical and fuel management program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. Importantly, the site supervisor should: a. conducted daily chemical and fuel assessments as part of their daily check procedure; b. manage the selection, purchase, storage, handling and disposal of chemicals to ensure minimal environmental impact; c. regularly inspect equipment that uses fuel, lubricants and/or hydraulic fluid; d. regular inspect all equipment used in the desalination process for leaks etc; e. develop procedures and install equipment to contain, minimize and recover spills; and f. provide staff with procedures and training in spill prevention and clean up.
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Reporting 132. The MoWCA must be notified immediately in the event of any suspected instances of material or serious environmental harm, or if a determined level as a result of a chemical or fuel leak or spill.
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Table 7: Chemical and Fuels Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting C1 Poor C1.1: Prepare spill management plan addressing measures Pre- Contractor Maintain records and management of construction weekly reporting chemicals and C1.2: Store and handle all chemicals, fuels, oils and potentially hazardous materials During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain fuels as specified in relevant standards and guidelines. All hazardous materials to be Construction records approved for use onsite. All hazardous materials and construction fuel will be stored in appropriate storage facilities (e.g. fuel and chemicals will be stored in a bunded area). C1.3: Hydrocarbon wastes shall be stored in color coded and labelled drums placed During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain around fueling depots and disposed of. Construction records C1.4: Where possible, fuel and chemical storage and handling shall be undertaken During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain at central fuel and chemical storage facilities, such as petrol stations/site depot. Construction records C1.5: Onsite storage of fuel and chemicals shall be kept to a minimum. During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain Construction records C1.6: Emergency clean up kits for oil and chemical spills will be available onsite During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain and in all large vehicles. Construction records C1.7: Refueling activities to preferentially occur off site however if required onsite During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain ensure refueling activities occur in designated areas of the site where appropriate Construction records temporary protection measures have been designed/located and are no less than 20 meters from surface waters and drainage lines.
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Emergency Response Plan 133. In the event of actions occurring, which may result in serious health, safety and environmental (catastrophic) damage, emergency response or contingency actions will be implemented as soon as possible to limit the extent of environmental damage. 134. It is assumed that there are residences located close to the rain water harvesting system that may be damaged in the event of a fire. By contrast, it is assumed that no residences will be located in proximity to the desalination plants and treatment facilities for groundwater recharge. 135. The contractor will need to incorporate construction emergency responses into the project complying with the requirements under the Occupational, Health and Safety Policy of the contractor or the work related Government of the Bangladesh legislation.
Performance Criteria 136. The following performance criteria are set for the construction of the projects: a. no incident of fire outbreak during construction; b. reduce the risk of fire by undertaking hot works within cleared locations; c. provide an immediate and effective response to incidents that represent a risk to public health, safety or the environment; and d. minimize environmental harm due to unforeseen incidents.
Monitoring 137. An emergency response monitoring program has been developed for the projects. The program is subject to review and update at least every two months from the date of issue. Importantly, visual inspections will be conducted by site supervisor daily with reporting to MoWCA and UNDP staff on a weekly basis (minimum) noting any non-conformances to this ESMP.
Reporting 138. The MoWCA and UNDP staff must be notified immediately in the event of any emergency, including fire or health related matter including those that have resulted in serious environmental harm.
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Table 8: Emergency Management Measures
Issue Control Activity (and Source) Action Timing Responsibility Monitoring and Reporting E1. Fire and E1.1: Flammable and combustible liquids bunding/storage areas to be designed in Pre and during Contractor Daily and maintain Emergency accordance with appropriate international standards construction records management E1.2: Fire extinguishers are to be available within all site vehicle During Contractor Daily and maintain and prevention strategies construction records implemented E1.3: No open fires are permitted within the project area During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records E1.4: No cigarette butts are to be disposed of onto the ground throughout the During All Personnel Daily and maintain project area, all smokers must carry a portable disposal bin to reduce the risk of a construction records spot fire starting and general litter E1.5: Any stockpiles of mulch are not to exceed two meters in height and width and During All Personnel Daily and maintain must be turned regularly. construction records E1.6: Train all staff in emergency preparedness and response (cover health and During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain safety at the work site) construction records E1.7: Check and replenish First Aid Kits During Site Supervisor Daily and maintain construction records E1.8: Use of Personal Protection Equipment During All Personnel Daily and maintain construction records
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Annexure One
Community Consultation Report-Local Community and Local Government (2015-2016) Enhancing Women and Girls’ Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change
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Introduction This document presents information that was gathered from range of consultations carried out at the field level as a part of developing the project proposal1 for Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA), Bangladesh, which is planned to be submitted to Green Climate Fund. The field visits were conducted during May and June 2015 to gather first hand data on extreme poor women2 and girls in regards to their disaster and climate change induced vulnerabilities, their current state of coping strategies and to identify gaps and needs to further strengthen their disaster and climate change resilience capacity. The consultations were carried out with extreme poor women, adolescent girls, non-poor women and girls, male community members and union parishad members. These consultations were validated via consultations with Department of Women Affairs and Other Stakeholders, and the National Designated Authority (NDA) and Other Stakeholders. During the project development phase, the field data collection took place in the following areas: a. Burigoalini Union in Shayamnagar Upazila of Satkhira District b. Deluti Union in Paikgacha Upazila of Khulna District c. Burirdanga Union in Mongla Upazila of Bagerhat District d. Chotobaisdia Union in Rangabali Upazila of Patuakhali District e. Charduani Union in pathorghata Upazila of Barguna District f. Shapleza Union in Mathbaria Upazila of Pirojpur District
A total of 12 field consultations were carried out with 78 women and 67 adolescent girls. The top 5 needs identified through these consultations were the following: a. Drinking Water (98%) b. Livelihood (96%) c. Early Warning and Shelter (95%) d. Resilient House (92%) e. Interest Free Loan/ Grants (90%)
During the project document review process, women, adolescent girls and relevant union parishad members were also consulted in all 118 unions in 6 coastal districts that are identified for the project implementation. Through this process more than 2,200 women and girls, and 1,500 union Parishad council members were consulted (see annex-XX). All the designated union chairman also signed a commitment letter agreeing on the implementation arrangement and beneficiary selection protocol proposed by the project. The survey also includes the development of a public building database in all selected unions. From the database, the project will be able to identify potentials buildings for the installation of large scale rain water harvesters. The survey team also collected the pictures of each of the 3,143 buildings that demonstrates the quality of the structure. GPS coordinates collected will make it easy to map and spatially identify on the ground during project implementation (see annex-XX). Consultations also carried out with women and adolescent girls of Munda and Rakhain ethnic minority groups. The three consultations took place in the following areas: a. Ranzannagar Union in Shayamnagar Upazila of Satkhira District b. Borobogi Union in Taltoli Upazila of Barguna District c. Latachapali Union in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali District
Consultation with Potential Primary and Secondary Stakeholders (May 2015-June 2015) People living in the area are mainly subsistence farmers, daily wage laborers, small business holders, housewives and students. Many people take more than one profession simultaneously to diversify risks. The areas are predominantly affected by salinity, sea level rise, tidal flooding, and waterlogging. Salinity problems in soil and water (both surface and ground water), episodes of cyclonic disturbances, heavy prolonged convection rainfall due to development of depressions in the Bay of Bengal, sometimes drought
1 The title of the project is “Women and Girls from Vulnerable and Extreme Poor Households”. 2 The women were consulted who receives VGD support from the Government. 2 conditions, arsenic poisoning in the ground water are additional physical threats that the environment and people living in the area suffer from. This situation put people in everyday-struggle conditions and women and girls face the most difficult challenges with regards to water supply and sanitation. The major questions asked during the consultation process were about the following issues: a. Existing livelihoods b. Stress felt in those livelihoods c. Which of these stresses were caused by climate change? d. How they are currently coping with these stresses? e. What constraints they are currently facing? f. What capacities, if developed, would help them better cope?
The current baseline comprised of the following elements: a. Income b. Population c. Gender relationship d. Types of livelihood e. Existing livelihood f. Household income
Under these category data was collected on the preferred options for women and girls for adaptation, and the UP’s validation was used to prioritize the adaptation actions. The key findings from the consultations have been added below: The extreme poor women group Problems and impacts a. Access to water is one of the major crises in these areas. Most of the poor women have to walk (walkways are sometimes submerged, broken and slippery) between 500 to 1000 meters to fetch drinking water. The women who participated in the discussion sessions mentioned that they have several experiences of receiving injuries from stumbling while carrying water-full pitcher and felling down on the ground. Some of the women mentioned that they have tube wells nearby but the water is contaminated with Arsenic and Salinity. They sometimes drink water from those tube wells when they cannot travel far due to prolonged heavy rainfall or other challenges. The participants mentioned that girls also go out and travel that distance for fetching water, which sometimes expose them into different kinds of threats/risks. b. Lack of employment opportunities in the area mainly during the rainy season (from June to October) put the extreme poor women and their husbands out of work. The family members including children (their education, nutrition hampered), elderly and the persons with illness and disabilities all become victims of these situations. The participants mentioned sewing, rearing goats, cows and ducks as some of the main livelihood options for women. When asked what impediments women face while engaging in such work, they mentioned lack of capital is the main issue. The participants said microcredit membership with NGOs of women living in the area is common. When asked what activities carried out in the area harm the environment, the women could not identify any but the UP member pointed out the negative health impacts of pesticide use. c. Sickness of husband put families into financial crisis since they are often the breadwinner. On top of that health related expenditure forces them to borrow money from different local sources. Sometimes women who are the alternative income earners of the family cannot go for work due to their engagement in care giving of the patient at home. The participants mentioned upset stomach and fever as the main ailments affecting people living in the area. d. Living on borrowing money is reported by most of the participants. The families are often forced to take loans mainly from local NGO in no-income seasons. They cannot make any savings during dry seasons as they need to pay back loans (with interests) they took during no-income times in the rainy seasons. Thus they remain in the cycle of poverty.
3 e. The condition of the toilets becomes dreadful specially in rainy season when water stagnates and contaminates the surroundings. Some of the participants said they have makeshift toilet facilities built by them but not ‘sanitary’ latrines as NGOs promote. They acknowledged that may households do not have any. Some families construct toilet facilities jointly with other families as they cannot afford one alone. They said open defecation is no longer a common phenomenon and knew about its negative environmental and health impacts. f. They mentioned that this is not only the rainy season when they suffer the most; they also suffer in the winter from biting cold due to lack of warm clothes. g. The participants said the males usually hold the power in a family and women are in a subordinate position as they do not earn. It appeared that the common scenario is women make the product and hand it over to the men who then market it, so the women generally do not commute or have access to the earnings from their produce. h. The participants were asked whether they had gone to school, and they said many of them haven’t as their parents were against girls’ education. They said there are adequate schools in the area and now all children go to school. It was also reported that many children in the area dropped from the school because their parents cannot support them any more due to their poverty. They argued that free books from the school are not enough for them to continue education; they also need dress, shoes, notebooks, pencils, colors etc. to continue education which the parents cannot afford.
Support requirements a. They need livelihoods support (training, start up cash support, market linkage support etc.). The potential areas they mentioned are: • Support for petty business in the market place • Raising poultry • Tailoring training and support with sewing machine • Raising livestock (cow/goat) opportunities. • Cottage industries b. They need a little more (supplementary) food aid so that they can cover a month c. Need efficient water supply provisions and sanitation facilities d. Need support for their children so that they can continue education e. They need warm clothes for winter season
The adolescent girls group Problems and impacts a. Poverty at home put them in many forms of difficulties to continue education. Problems become more acute during rainy season. In majority of the times, they remain hungry and physically weak because of inadequate food intake conditions at home. b. The girls mentioned that most of them have single set dress which sometimes gets wet in the rains while traveling to the school. In these conditions they cannot go to school next days because dress does not dry up by that time. c. Girls did not have any experience of volunteering (e.g. Cubs and Scouting, Bangladesh National Cadet Core, Girls’ Guides etc.) because they are not regular in schools, not very aware of it and also volunteering activities are not strong in the educational institutions. There is a practice in the school that boys are generally participating in the volunteering activities. Girls were not encouraged to participate in such activities. d. Regarding men and women’s relationships, they said there are disparities in many aspects such as education, food, employment opportunities etc., with men generally getting more benefits than women. The participants said family members think a son can provide for them whereas a daughter cannot, which leads to preferential treatment of the males and daughters getting married off early. Thus according to them the main impediment to women’s empowerment was society’s double standards. The participants said while the tradition of dowry still prevails, violence against women and child marriage is decreasing in the area because people are becoming more aware. They said if women are financially empowered, they can do anything. They said if they were given some 4
transferrable/vocational skills such as in cottage industry crafts and some garments were set up in the area, it would be helpful.
Support requirements a. They showed their interests to join the volunteer program in the educational institutions if enabling environment exits there. b. They need outfits and related gear support including First Aid Box (that their school volunteer team lacks) if they join in the volunteer program c. It will be good if they receive some training on various aspects like life skills, disaster volunteering etc. Teachers’ training in this regard is also necessary. d. The volunteers could go beyond school activities; they could participate in local government (like UP activities) disaster management activities like repairing embankments, constructing roads etc. e. During disaster times volunteers can support neighborhood students with studies. f. In a KII, LEADERS, a local NGO said the mighty rivers flowing through the areas cause widespread land loss via river bank erosion coupled with salinity, sea level rise and cyclone and lead to large scale human migration as there are few (industries) alternative job options in the area. Migration of male family members leaves women to manage the family which is very difficult. g. Regarding the social and gender context, the FGD participants and UP representatives said women have very limited employment opportunities. Most people are dependent on agriculture to earn a living. Very few women work in the field and most of them work as day laborers at post-harvest crop/shrimp processing stage. They said this area is comparatively less conservative than adjoining areas but is still considerably conservative. h. Regarding sanitation, they said some of the areas have high salinity and arsenic in the water. People generally have less access to tube-well but most of the tube-well does not provide safe and fresh water. Therefore, they have to rely on reserved pond (most of such ponds are contaminated by saline water during last Sidr (in 2007) and Aila (2009). So, they recommended support for year round drinking water through reverse osmosis or rain water harvesters or pipeline water. Open defecation is however, uncommon according to them. On probing, it was learnt that latrine use for children is still not part of the habit for the most. Due to high poverty levels, even if people are provided with ring slabs they cannot pay for setting them up or for putting up (thatched/tin) walls around them. Furthermore, they still have to bring water from a large distance which acts as an impediment to using latrines. Many people do not care enough to keep the latrines flushed clean and in usable condition. i. The women in FGDs said, for the products that women manufacture such as hats, market opportunities are present but people’s shortcoming is lack of marketing expertise. So they need some market development assistance. Moreover, the scale of production is an issue due to competition from large corporations. Furthermore, a large portion of the money has to be given to the selling center which reduces profit significantly. j. Regarding livelihood, participating women said the major livelihood means in coastal areas are: fisheries, crab culture, shrimp culture, vegetable gardening, poultry rearing, sheep rearing, reed cultivation, mat weaving, and day labor for agricultural work. During tidal floods and cyclone, they migrate temporarily to nearby urban centres for earning a livelihood. Usually the males migrate and the women stay behind to take care of the belongings. Women’s primary livelihood options are rearing goats and cows and homestead gardening. Some women work as day laborers for agricultural work and cash for work and tailoring work. There are very few female entrepreneurs (that too only in mainland areas not char areas). He said there are many women who work to supplement their husbands’ income due to poverty, however, women’s mobility is still very low due to social stigma. k. Regarding early warning and disaster preparedness, women and girls both group opined that the UP has a disaster management committee at the government level. The GoB and Bangladesh Red Crescent Society are running a CPP model under which cyclone preparedness volunteers are formed. They also formed village disaster management committees when they worked on DRR in the past, and provided people with training and necessary equipment such as early warning flags. However, none of these initiatives has focused on women’s need and did not identified gender segregated preparedness plans and priorities. l. With regards to sustainability, the women and UP members said sometimes those who have graduated from poverty due to project activities slide back into poverty if their assets are subsequently 5
washed away by cyclone, tidal flood, salinity, sea level rise or destroyed by some other calamity. In that situation they are reabsorbed into the program and provided assistance again to recover after cyclone Sidr and Aila. m. Regarding existing gender relationship without the project and if project help with livelihood grants, drinking water and disaster preparedness, to what extent existing gender relationship will be changed, a range of diverse responses came from women, adolescent and Union Parishad representatives. The following two tables explain the summary of existing gender relationship at household level and community level and also if those three critical support are properly implemented and what intended and unintended changes can occur.
The indigenous people living in the coast Problems and impacts a. Marginalization is the major problem of the indigenous people in project locations. They are the most excluded group from any government support. The Munda was traditionally the pastoralists and they rear pigs and that is their core of livelihoods. Due to climate changes and pressure from Muslim community most of the munda people are facing challenges to continue their livelihoods. On the other hand, Rakhain population lives in a cluster and mostly in isolation and therefore, they are highly exposed to climate extremes. These both ethnic minority groups are culturally very different than Bangali. Most of the Munda is practicing animism and Hindu rituals and Rakhain’s are practicing Buddhism. Rakhain’s are fully relying their livilihoods on fishing in sea and rivers. The culture of house, foods, livelihood, dress and rituals are very different from Bangali and that made them very marginalized. This marginalization is reported in National dailies and in various research reports. Due to social marginalization, these two ethnic minority groups does not enjoy the access to public facilities. Despite unequal behavior with Munda and Rakhain, schools are not restricting their education rights but they are often impacted by the discriminatory behaviors from students and teachers. b. Access to water is one of the major crises in these areas and due to marginalization, the ethnic minority groups are most vulnerable. However, this was interesting to know that the Munda and Rakhain communities practice rainwater collection as their traditional way to get drinking water and the Munda community introduced this rain water harvesting system in 100 years back, when they settled in the close vicinity of Sundarbans. They are often discouraged to have water from public sources. They must wait for all others to get the water first and only in free time they can take water. This discouraged them to collect water from public sources. In consultation in both places, the ethnic minority communities requested to have separate water facilities. While facilitators prompted that they will be further marginalized by this exclusive water facilities, but they are not optimistic that the solution of equal treatment by the Bangali will come in next five years. They opined to establish facilities in their own areas and try to enhance their accessibility to other public water sources. c. Lack of employment opportunities the women of the ethnic minority communities are totally out of any employment. However, they have aspiration that their next generation will not face these challenges and therefore, many of the Munda community, who apparently looks like Bangali are trying to identify them as Hindu, which is the second largest religious group in Bangladesh. They are in extreme need to try alternative livelihoods otherwise their economic marginalization will further increase they will be forced to lose their cultural sovereignty by adopting other cultures. d. The participants said that women in Munda communities are severely unequal than their male counterpart. They want to say this is cultural. However, the women of the Munda ethnic communities want empowerment in household and community level decisions.
Support requirements a. They need livelihoods support (training, start up cash support, market linkage supports etc.). The potential areas they mentioned are: • Support for livestock rearing • Raising poultry birds • Mat making • Raising livestock (cow/goat) opportunities. • Cottage industries
6 b. They need a little more (supplementary) food aid so that they can cover a month c. Need efficient water supply provisions and sanitation facilities d. Need support for their children so that they can continue education e. They need warm clothes for winter season
Consolidated Priority needs to adapt to climate change During FGDs, every participant was requested to express their three top priorities to adapt to climate change. Based on their responses, the priority needs were identified. The table represents the consolidated practical adaptation needs of women and girls in coastal areas. Specific Practical Gender Needs % of FGD % of Women % of adolescent respondents participants participants (145) (78) (67)
Year Round Drinking Water Supply for free 98% 100% 95% Persistent and Sustainable Livelihood 96% 100% 93% Timely and easy early warning messages 95% 96% 96% Strong house, that can withstand cyclones 92% 84% 100% Grants/Interest free loan for IGA (for large 90% 100% 80% investment, average BDT. 500000)3 Enhanced Safety Net Support Scheme 88% 90% 80% Establishment of Rural Industries for Women and 85% 89% 85% Men Free land from government for cultivation and 85% 91% 78% housing Provision of jobs in cities 85% 81% 90% Creation of jobs in rural areas by govt. 80% 85% 75% Introduction of Unemployment Safety Net for 75% 53% 100% Educated girls Sanitary Latrines 75% 53% 100% Development of market places in Union for women 60% 88% 27%
Vocational Training for Youths 56% 40% 75% Health care facilities for women, adolescent girls and 53% 55% 50% children Support in protection of divorce and domestic 51% 65% 34% violence High Value Crop Cultivation Technique 44% 55% 31% Support in marketing the agri products 35% 37% 32% Support in Personal Hygiene Management 32% 12% 55% *Any needs which are opined by less than 30% respondents are not included in the table
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Table 1: Gender Relations at household level in coastal areas (Baseline and Expected changes) Dimensions Male Female Baseline Expected Baseline Expected Changes Changes Division of Labor Productive +++++ NA + ++++ Reproductive + NA +++++ +++ Community/Social +++++ NA + +++ Unpaid Domestic Work Drinking Water Collection + ++ +++++ ++++ Care of Livestock and Poultry + ++ +++++ NA Cooking and Washing - NA +++++ NA Child Care + NA +++++ NA Home Repair +++++ NA + NA House Keeping - + +++++ ++++ Collection of Fuel Wood + ++ +++++ +++ Purchasing Food ++++ NA ++ NA Economic Entitlement Land +++++ NA + NA Livestock +++++ NA ++ +++ Poultry and Fisheries ++ NA +++++ +++++ Means of Earnings +++++ NA ++ ++++ Time Spent for Unpaid Work + NA +++++ +++ Empowerment Decision making about HH asset +++++ NA ++ ++++ Decision making about education +++++ NA + +++ Decision making about marriage +++++ NA + +++ Decision making about health ++++ NA +++ +++ Decision making about food +++ NA ++++ NA Decision making about shopping +++++ NA +++ ++++ Decision making about divorce +++++ NA - NA Decision making about sanitation +++++ NA +++ ++++ Freedom of mobility +++++ NA - +++ Freedom to work outside home +++++ NA + +++ Decision making about livelihoods +++++ NA ++ ++++ Control over money earned +++++ NA ++ ++++ Source: FGDs during Feasibility Study (2015) Note: +++++ means highest score, where – means no score and + means minimum score. Blue Colour refers direct impact intended by the project interventions. The yellow colour refers in-direct impact anticipated by the project interventions. 8
Table 2: Gender Relations at community level in coastal areas Dimensions Male Female Baseline Expected Baseline Expected Changes Changes Community Leadership Elected +++++ NA +++ NA Natural +++++ NA + ++ Community/Social +++++ NA ++ +++ Participation in Community Decision Making Drinking Water Collection +++++ NA + ++++ Selection of Beneficiaries +++++ NA + NA Selection of Community Works +++++ NA - NA Active Role in Social Audits ++ NA - NA Selection of Employment +++++ NA ++ NA Selection of Means of Livelihoods +++++ NA ++ ++++ Community Forestry +++++ NA + ++ Financing Instruments +++++ NA ++++ NA Political and Social Entitlement Can contest in election +++++ NA ++++ NA Can become member of a political party +++++ NA +++ +++ Can become leader in standing committee of UP +++++ NA + +++ Influence the decision of local government +++++ NA + +++ Political and Social Empowerment Decision making about whom to vote +++++ NA ++ ++++ Opinion on quality of education +++++ NA + +++ Opinion in shalish +++++ NA + +++ Opinion on quality of health services ++++ NA +++ +++ Decision making about market places +++++ NA - NA Decision making about women’s community space +++++ NA + ++++ Advocate for women’s rights +++++ NA + ++ Influence the place of water supply points +++++ NA ++ ++++ Social Security Potential to be sexually harassed - NA +++++ ++++ Potential to be raped - NA +++++ +++ Potential to be raped and killed - NA +++++ +++ Potential to be kidnapped ++++ NA +++ + Potential to be killed +++++ NA ++ + Potential to be extorted +++++ NA + NA Potential to be affected by domestic violence ++ NA +++++ +++ Source: FGDs during Feasibility Study (2015)
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Note: +++++ means highest score, where – means no score and + means minimum score. Blue colour refers direct impact intended by the project interventions. The yellow colour refers in- direct impact anticipated by the project interventions. List of People who were consulted during feasibility study The following table lists the extreme poor women (mostly extreme poor women, but there were a few non- poor as well) who participated in FGDs and KIIs No Name of the Age FGD Location Occupation Occupation of the respondent husband (yrs) 1. Shikha Debnath 32 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Work as wage laborer Wage laborer when work is available 2. Tumpa Das 25 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Housewife Wage laborer 3. Zebunessa 40 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Housewife and works Handicapped other’s house 4. Latika Das 45 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Agriculture wage labor Petty banana seller in the market 5. Monwara 45 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Housewife Cancer patient for the last three years 6. Chandrika 40 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Work as occasional Cycle van pulling Biswas labor in agriculture 7. Khushi Begum 38 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Housewife Van pulling 8. Rebeka Begum 25 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Housewife Wage laborer 9. Lotifa Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Cycle van pulling 10. Hawanur Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Handicapped 11. Romisa Khatun Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Wage laborer 12. Amina Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Van pulling 13. Rahima Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Work as occasional Wage laborer labor in agriculture 14. Nur Jahan Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Handicapped 15. Asma Khatun Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Agriculture wage labor Handicapped 16. Aleya Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Wage laborer 17. Halima Khatun Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Van pulling 18. Majeda Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Van pulling 19. Manjila Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife Van pulling 20. Jesmin Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house three years 21. Rashida Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house 05 years 22. Morium Begum Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Work as occasional Van pulling labor in agriculture 23. Shomosto Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife and works Van pulling Begum other’s house 24. Sultana Parvin Chotobaisdia, Rangabali Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house 02 years 25. Gita Rani Das Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Wage laborer
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26. Boishaki Pal Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Wage laborer 27. Bithi Paul Deluti, Paikgacha Work as occasional Wage laborer labor in agriculture 28 Sosmita Sen Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Wage laborer 29 Basonti Saha Deluti, Paikgacha Work as occasional Wage laborer labor in agriculture 30 Panna Goush Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Wage laborer 31 Eiti Rani Saha Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Handicapped 32 Dalia Das Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Cycle van pulling 33 Srabontee Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Petty banana seller Goush in the market 34 Kamini Pal Deluti, Paikgacha Housewife Wage laborer 35 Parul Bala Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer 36 Kansona Debi Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer 37 Rita Das Burirdanga, Mongla Work as occasional Wage laborer labor in agriculture 38 Maloti Ghoush Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife and works Cycle van pulling other’s house 39 Shamoly Debi Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house three years 40 Bimola Das Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house two years 41 Kanchon Bala Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer Saha 42 Mou Rani Das Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer 43 Mita Das Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer 44 Srabonti Saha Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife and works Wage laborer other’s house 45 Monika Goush Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer 46 Luna Das Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Wage laborer 47 Rina Das Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Cycle van pulling 48 Maloti Das Burirdanga, Mongla Housewife Handicapped 49 Rokeya Begum Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house two years 50 Rahima Khatun Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife and works Patient for the last other’s house four years 51 Moli Akter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 52 Panna Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 53 Sonia Begum Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 54 Arifa Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Van pulling 55 Parven Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Handicapped 56 Somaya Islam Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Van pulling 57 Rabeya Begum Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Van pulling 58 Doly Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Van pulling 11
59 Shohely Begum Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 60 Rafia Khatun Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 61 Khoki Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife and works Wage laborer other’s house 62 Samima Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife and works Wage laborer other’s house 63 Sharmin Begum Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 64 Rozi Begum Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Wage laborer 65 Shely Akhter Charduani, Pathorghata Housewife Handicapped 66 Laily Begum Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Wage laborer 67 Liza Akhter Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Van pulling 68 Nori Begum Shapleza, Mathbaria Work as occasional Van pulling labor in agriculture 69 Hazera Khatun Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Wage laborer 70 Nazia Khatun Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Wage laborer 71 Nazma Begum Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife and works Wage laborer other’s house 72 Shimu Akhter Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Wage laborer 73 Rekha Akter Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Wage laborer 74 Rima Akhter Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Van pulling 75 Koli Begum Shapleza, Mathbaria Work as occasional Van pulling labor in agriculture 76 Nori Akhter Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Handicapped 77 Nilufa Begum Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife Wage laborer 78 Amina Khatun Shapleza, Mathbaria Housewife and works Wage laborer other’s house
The extreme poor adolescent from extreme poor households participated in FGD and KIIs No Name of the respondent Age Level/Class FGD Location 1. Sharmin Khatun 14 Class VIII Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 2. Khushi Khatun 17 Higher Secondary, (2nd Year) Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 3. Joly Halder 15 Class IX Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 4. Ambia Akter 17 Higher Secondary, (2nd Year) Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 5. Lovely Khatun 17 Higher Secondary, (2nd Year) Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 6. Sharmin Akter 17 Higher Secondary, (2nd Year) Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 7. Farzana Khatun 14 Class VII Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 8. Asma Khatun 16 Class XI Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 9. Nur Salma Akhter 17 Class XII Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 10. Munni Akhter 14 Class VIII Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 11. Tahmina Akhter 16 Class X Burigoalini, Shyamnagar 12. Parvin Akhter 14 Class VII Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 13. Monowara Akhter 15 Class IX Chotobaisdia, Rangabali
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14. Shapla 15 Class VIII Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 15. Shahnaz Parvin 18 Class XII Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 16. Sabina Akhter 15 Class IX Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 17. Tithi Akhter 16 Class X Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 18. Oboni Sultana 16 Class XI Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 19. Afsana Akhter 15 Class X Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 20. Zubaida Akhter 17 Class XII Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 21. Shopna Akhter 16 Class X Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 22. Farzana Akhter 16 Class XI Chotobaisdia, Rangabali 23. Lipi Rani Das 15 Class VIII Deluti, Paikgacha 24. Manna Rani Goush 18 Class XII Deluti, Paikgacha 25. Gita Goush 15 Class X Deluti, Paikgacha 26. Maloti Das 17 Class XII Deluti, Paikgacha 27. Labonna Saha 16 Class XI Deluti, Paikgacha 28. Hena Goush 15 Class X Deluti, Paikgacha 29. Tomalika Goush 17 Class XII Deluti, Paikgacha 30 Aroti Das 16 Class XI Deluti, Paikgacha 31 Lopa Das 15 Class VIII Burirdanga, Mongla 32 Boishaki Rani Sarkar 18 Class XII Burirdanga, Mongla 33 Mohona Das 15 Class X Burirdanga, Mongla 34 Triti Goush 18 Class XII Burirdanga, Mongla 35 Seta Das 15 Class X Burirdanga, Mongla 36 Parul Saha 17 Class XII Burirdanga, Mongla 37 Khoma Rani Saha 16 Class XI Burirdanga, Mongla 38 Nondita Goush 15 Class X Burirdanga, Mongla 39 Kolpana Rani Das 17 Class XII Burirdanga, Mongla 40 Sopria Goush 16 Class XI Burirdanga, Mongla 41 Lona Bala 15 Class X Burirdanga, Mongla 42 Tahmina Akhter 16 Class XI Charduani, Pathorghata 43 Rotna Akhter 17 Class XII Charduani, Pathorghata 44 Shiuly Akhter 14 Class VIII Charduani, Pathorghata 45 Tanjina Akhter 16 Class X Charduani, Pathorghata 46 Moabashshira Akhter 14 Class VII Charduani, Pathorghata 47 Shahnaz Parvin 15 Class IX Charduani, Pathorghata 48 Nusrat Jahan 14 Class VIII Charduani, Pathorghata 49 Shilpi Akter 16 Class X Charduani, Pathorghata 50 Rehena Akhter 14 Class VII Charduani, Pathorghata 51 Fatema 15 Class IX Charduani, Pathorghata 52 Johura Akter 16 Class X Charduani, Pathorghata 53 Aklima Akter 14 Class VII Charduani, Pathorghata 13
54 Hosneara Begum 15 Class IX Charduani, Pathorghata 55 Rotna Begum 14 Class VIII Charduani, Pathorghata 56 Sahina Akhter 16 Class X Shapleza, Mathbaria 57 Shamima Begum 14 Class VII Shapleza, Mathbaria 58 Shirin Akhter 18 Class XII Shapleza, Mathbaria 59 Airin Akhter 15 Class X Shapleza, Mathbaria 60 Taslima Akhter 17 Class XII Shapleza, Mathbaria 61 Tabassum 16 Class XI Shapleza, Mathbaria 62 Josna Begum 15 Class X Shapleza, Mathbaria 63 Rabeya Akhter 17 Class XII Shapleza, Mathbaria 64 Laboni Akhter 16 Class XI Shapleza, Mathbaria 65 Tania Akhter 15 Class X Shapleza, Mathbaria 66 Meem Akhter 17 Class XII Shapleza, Mathbaria 67 Maysha Akhter 15 Class X Shapleza, Mathbaria
Extreme Poor Male participated during discussion on gender needs assessment during feasibility study. No Name of the respondent Age FGD Location Occupation (yrs) 1. Amal Kumar Mazumder 41 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Worker in shrimp farm 2. Md. Dulal Miah 35 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Van Puller 3. Md. Mazibur Rahman 40 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Wage labour 4. Md. Isfatul Kabir 45 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Wage labour 5. Md. Shariful Islam Khan 45 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Shop Keeper 6. Md. Shahidur Rahman 40 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Do not work, disabled 7. Md. Jainal Abedin 38 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Motorcycle riders 8. Bhobesh Chandra Pal 29 Burigoalini, Shyamnagar Work in crab nursery
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A few pictures of field level consultation with primary and secondary stakeholders
Team Members of Feasibility Study Team in a consultation with adolescent girls in the Shapleza Union of Mathbaria Upazila in Pirojpur District.
Team Members of Feasibility Study Team in a consultation with adolescent girls in the Burigoaloni Union of
Shayamnagar Upazila in Satkhira District.
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Team Members of Feasibility Study Team in a consultation with extreme poor women in Burigoaloni Union of Shayamnagar Upazila in Satkhira District.
Team Members of the Feasibility Study is in a consultation with a key Informants Interviewee regarding different component of the project.
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Team Members of Feasibility Study Team in a consultation with poor and non-poor women in the Shapleza Union of Mathbaria Upazila in Pirojpur District.
Team Members of Feasibility Study Team is discussing with local people regarding the usefulness and challenges of the existing water supply system in the coastal areas (Jalalpur Union of Tala Upazila in Satkhira District)
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A typical Pond Sand Filter (PSF), team Members of Feasibility Study Team identified and examined the potential of year round water supply in coastal area (Jalalpur Union of Tala Upazila in Satkhira District)
Team Members of Feasibility Study Team is observing a Killa that is raised for emergency shelter of the livestock as part of the disaster preparedness plan of the Union Parishad (Khesra in Tala Upazila)
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A typical pond in coastal area, from where people also get drinking water supply
UNDP Staff is discussing with an extreme poor women regarding her livelihood challenges living in exposed coast (Burirdanga Union of Mongla Upazila in Bagerhat District)
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List of Indigenous People who were consulted during feasibility study Village: Taralipur, Mundapara, Ward No 5, Union: Ramjannagor, Upazila: Shamnagor, Satkhira List of Women from Munda Community consulted during reconnaissance survey sl Name of the Father/husband Age His/her Father/ Husband participants occupation occupation 1 Anima manda Sapan mandal 30 Daily labour Daily labour 2 Torulata Munda Bimal mandal 38 Daily labour Daily labour 3 Mamoni mandal Arun munda 38 Daily labour Daily labour 4 Sumitara Samal munda 40 Daily labour Daily labour munda 5 Gulfidasi Late 42 Daily labour Daily labour benot 6 Parul susanto 34 Daily labour Daily labour 7 Anika Amal mondal 35 Daily labour Daily labour 8 Kadom Late santosh 33 Daily labour Daily labour 9 Sabita Monoranjan 45 Daily labour Daily labour 10 Jarna munda Sadep munda 40 Daily labour Daily labour 11 Niri bala Late horipada 36 Daily labour Daily labour
12 Amudini muda Sep-pado 30 Daily labour Daily labour
13 Ful moti munda Late jagindro munda 32 Daily labour Daily labour
14 Nil moni mu 45 Daily labour Daily labour
List of Munda Adolescent girls consulted: Sl no Name of the Father name Age His/occupation Father/occupation participant 1 Tumpa Ship pado 15 Household work and Daily Labour catch Kankra 2 Fulkumary L subol m 16 Household work and Daily Labour catch Kankra 3 lalita Alongo 15 Household work and Daily Labour catch Kankra 4 sampa Ship pado 14 Household work and Daily Labour catch Kankra 5 Endra Sathis 15 Household work and Daily Labour catch Kankra 6 Fujury Gonesh 15 Household work and Daily Labour catch Kankra
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Rakhain Community (women) Barguna District, Taltoli Upazila, Borobogi Union, Agathakur Para Village
No Name of the respondent Age FGD Location Occupation Occupation of the husband (yrs) 1. Leten 38 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 2. Khen Owen 45 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 3. Chhonu 43 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 4. Chahan 37 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 5. Shomi Owen 22 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 6. Yanuching 35 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 7. Mobo Enn 30 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village 8. Sayeann 33 Agathakur Para Weaving Weaving Village
Rakhain Community (Girl) Patuakhali District, Kalapara Upazila, Latachapli Union, Kalachan Para Village
No Name of the respondent Age FGD Location Occupation Occupation of the husband (yrs) 1. Mai Mai Chen 15 Kalachan Para Village Student Farmer 2. Meri 16 Kalachan Para Village Student Small Business 3. Zami Sung 16 Kalachan Para Village Student Day Labour 4. Khen Khen 17 Kalachan Para Village Student Small Business 5. Khel Chel 17 Kalachan Para Village Student Small Business 6. Liza 15 Kalachan Para Village Student Small Business
Rakhain Community (Women) Patuakhali District, Kalapara Upazila, Latachapli Union, Kalachan Para Village
No Name of the respondent Age FGD Location Occupation Occupation of the husband (yrs) 1. Ong Mau 42 Kalachan Para Village Housewife Farmer 2. Mapen 42 Kalachan Para Village Small Business Small Business 3. Matesu 50 Kalachan Para Village Small Business Small Business 4. Lanu 45 Kalachan Para Village Housewife Farmer
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5. Mezi 38 Kalachan Para Village Housewife Small Business 6. Sing Ema 41 Kalachan Para Village Housewife Small Business
Munda Adolescent Girls consulted during project design
Munda Women consulted during project design
Annexures The following annexes can be found in the Dropbox links hyperlinked below: • Annex 1: All Union Agreements • Annex 2: Maps • Annex 3: List of all FGD participants
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Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I
Annexure Two: Environmental Code of Practice for Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
This Environmental Code of Practice has been established for the purposes of the construction, operation, maintenance and where necessary, although unlikely, the decommissioning of the rainwater tanks. The proposal is to install three 605,000 liter water tanks side by side (1,350 tanks) at each Government building (450 buildings). At each site, that would provide 1,815 million liters of water when the tanks are filled. Based on a worse-case scenario of no rain over an eight-month period, the beneficiaries would continue to have water supply. However, given observed rainfall, it is likely that the tanks would be continually topped up thereby providing a constant and very important water resource. Construction of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
The rainwater tanks will be prefabricated to reduce waste. Any waste that is produced should follow the procedures as established by the Environmental and Social Management Plan. All rainwater tanks will be constructed on a concrete ring beam footing and/or crusher dust pad. It is imperative to ensure foundations and civil works for the site are adequate and that the civil works do not impact offsite. The preparation of the pad that the rain water tank will be constructed on: (a) Prepare a sand/cracker dust/concrete pad approximately 2 metres larger in diameter than that of the chosen tank. The pad should be at least 150mm deep. The area should be free of vegetation, tree roots, etc, to ensure there is no possibility of them growing back; (b) Ensure the sub soil has adequate compaction (minimum 50 kpa). The preferred base material is free draining sand, level over the entire area (to within approximately 10mm) and free of any sharp objects, clay lumps, stones. Important: the pad must be level (within 10mm); and (c) If the site has been cut into an incline and filled to form the base of the tank, ensure that there is adequate compaction (to a minimum allowable capacity of 50kPa) of the sub soil to avoid subsidence. Adequate drainage must be installed to divert water run of away from the tank. All structural components of the tank will be hot dipped galvanized so that they are rust-resistant, which is ideal for the coastal areas of Bangladesh. It is critical that no residual and/or banned chemicals etc are used in the construction of the water thanks The water tanks will be engineered for cyclonic regions. The water tanks must be tied down thereby reducing the impacts of cyclones and store surge moving the tanks. This will also reduce the potential for the release of the water contained within the tanks during an event. There will be a need to retro fit buildings to accommodate the flow of water to the rainwater tanks. The current building have uncontrolled overflow and as such, the roof of each building will need to be retrofitted with gutters and downpipes. Gutters should be fitted with steel mesh to stop leaves entering the gutters. This will have a two-fold benefit. Firstly, accumulated leaves can result in the rusting of the gutters over time. By not allowing the leaves to enter the gutters, this will significantly reduce this impact. Secondly, by not allowing leaves to accumulate in the gutters and decompose, this will provide better quality water into the rainwater tanks. Within the downpipe at a height easily accessible to a person, first flush diverters will be installed on all guttering to remove residue that might accumulate on roof of buildings over time. To further ensure good quality water, UV sterilization and purifications systems will be installed on the final tank thus providing high quality drinking water. Discussion on the operation and maintenance of the first flush diverters and sterilization and purification systems is provided below. Overflow pipes from the rainwater tanks should drain into existing groundwater wells to recharge groundwater aquifers directly rather than through leaching. This will have a significant beneficial impact on the groundwater ecosystems that are currently stressed.
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The tanks must have an internal liner so the water does not heat up as it does in concrete and poly tanks. The liner shall have a state of the art food grade, UV treated, multi layered film to provide extra layers of strength and durability. All tanks will be fitted with filters. The filters would include both a cartridge type approach as well as a as an ultra violet sterilization and purification treatment system. Ultraviolet water disinfection systems present the safest method to sterilize water. Water needs to be free of harmful micro-organisms to safeguard health and the environment. The benefits of having cartridges included in the filtration and sterilization process is that ultraviolet water treatment systems don’t use chemicals and don’t produce harmful by-products, they are an economical way to eliminate health risks from unsafe drinking water; they will guarantee delivery of safe and clean water; and importantly they deactivate and remove pathogens and parasites such as salmonella, E coli and giadia. The cartridges will then remove any material that the UV systems may not be able to remove (extremely limited). These systems have been used internationally to provide clean safe drinking water. Operation of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
The activity will involve the provision of water to households/individuals. To ensure the operation does not have environmental and social impacts, it is necessary to ensure that people collecting water have clean containers. Where necessary, a small amount of water should be placed in a bucket and then poured into the container and the container cleaned. The disposal of this water should be undertaken to ensure there is no release of any chemicals or residue into the environment. Water should be made available during daylight hours only. This will ensure there is no uncontrolled release of water. When make water available, two people should manage this process. One should control the release of water from the rainwater tank itself and the second person should control the release of water from the sterilization and purification system. By having two people undertake this task, it reduces the potential for an uncontrolled release of water into the environment. Maintenance of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
The following maintenance regime has been established for the rainwater harvesting tanks. A register should be established for each location based on that provided below to ensure maintenance is undertaken at the recommended period. The use of the rainwater tanks has been based on the need for limited maintenance. The maintenance requirements are as follows: (a) Water quality check; (b) Cleaning of UV sterilizer and purification systems; (c) Changing cartridges annually or as required; (d) Cleaning and checking of guttering and downpipes; (e) Cleaning of first flush diverters and mesh screen on top of the rainwater tanks; (f) Periodic inspection of the tank itself, including viewing through the inspection hole; and (g) Assessment and where necessary, the replacement of sacrificial anodes. The water within the tank should be visually inspected weekly. A small glass jar should be used to analyze the clarity of the water. Simple water quality testing should also be conducted include pH etc. Water quality should be laboratory tested every three months to ensure it meets appropriate standards. Once every three months, depending of the final infrastructure, the sterilization and purification system will require cleaning. The UV sterilization and purification system should be dismantled and cleaned every three months. Only mild soap should be used in the cleaning process. Following cleaning, the system should be triple rinsed to ensure it is clean. Seals and o rings should be checked as to whether they are
Annex VI (b) – Environmental and Social Management Plan GREEN CLIMATE FUND FUNDING PROPOSAL I perished, cracked and/or have any breaks. Where a break is found, the seal and/or o ring should be replaced. Cartridges should be replaced annually months to maintain drinking water standards. It is preferred that a carbon filter be used as the final cartridge before drinking. Funding for the cartridges has been included in the budget. First flush diverters will need to be periodically checked (weekly). This will require dust, leaves to be removed, if not automatically done so by the first flush diverter. This period may be extended where no rainfall occurs. Likewise, the fine mesh screen should be checked weekly and as required. Prior to the beginning of the wet season, all gutters and downpipes should be checked. This check will include ensuring there is no damage to gutters including holes that would allow water to escape, and no building up of decomposing matter. Where necessary, the downpipes should be disconnected from the rainwater tanks and the gutters cleaned with fresh water. The water will only contain organic material and therefore can be easily released into the environment. Downpipes should also be checked for any cracks or leaks. Where a crack or leak is observed, depending on the damage, the section of the downpipe can be replaced or bandaged. Annually, and prior to the wet season, a visual inspection of the whole tank should be undertaken. This should include an internal inspection from the inspection door on top of the tank. When undertaking any inspection, given the height of the tank, appropriate safety procedures should be followed. This should include that anyone undertaking an inspection should have an appropriate safety harness. At no time should a person enter the tank until such time as it has been fully ventilated for a period of twenty four (24) hours to ensure that any lack of oxygen due to the tank being sealed in improved to safe levels. To ensure the longevity of the water tanks, every five years, a sacrificial anode should be replaced on the outer wall of the tanks. Sacrificial magnesium anodes are used to prevent corrosion of the outer wall of the water tank. The magnesium is a weaker metal than the zincalume of tank shell, and therefore the anode becomes the first defense against corrosion if electrolysis starts to occur. It is anticipated given the level of salt in the air in the districts the project will target, that these be carefully monitored and changed between five and ten years. Correct installation and maintenance is therefore important to ensure your tank is kept in prime condition, although many zincalume tank owners have never changed their anodes and their tanks are still in good condition 25+ years after manufacture and installation. Importantly, the anodes are very easy to change and in no way impact on the water within the bladder of the tank. Decommissioning of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
In the unlikely event that a rainwater tank requires decommissioning, the first priority is the controlled release of water. Where practicable, the release of water should be first to groundwater aquifers. Where this is not possible, the water should be released in such a way to not have any environmental and social impacts. Once the water is released, the tank can be dismantled. Where practicable, all materials should be recycled and where not possible, placed at a licensed landfill. The tank pad should also be removed and the site revegetated. cc
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Annexure Three
Guidance for Submitting a Request to the Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) and/or the Stakeholder Response Mechanism (SRM)
Purpose of this form - If you use this form, please put your answers in bold writing to distinguish text - The use of this form is recommended, but not required. It can also serve as a guide when drafting a request.
This form is intended to assist in: (1) Submitting a request when you believe UNDP is not complying with its social or environmental policies or commitments and you are believe you are being harmed as a result. This request could initiate a ‘compliance review’, which is an independent investigation conducted by the Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU), within UNDP’s Office of Audit and Investigations, to determine if UNDP policies or commitments have been violated and to identify measures to address these violations. SECU would interact with you during the compliance review to determine the facts of the situation. You would be kept informed about the results of the compliance review. and/or (2) Submitting a request for UNDP “Stakeholder Response” when you believe a UNDP project is having or may have an adverse social or environmental impact on you and you would like to initiate a process that brings together affected communities and other stakeholders (e.g., government representatives, UNDP, etc.) to jointly address your concerns. This Stakeholder Response process would be led by the UNDP Country Office or facilitated through UNDP headquarters. UNDP staff would communicate and interact with you as part of the response, both for fact-finding and for developing solutions. Other project stakeholders may also be involved if needed. Please note that if you have not already made an effort to resolve your concern by communicating directly with the government representatives and UNDP staff responsible for this project, you should do so before making a request to UNDP’s Stakeholder Response Mechanism.
Confidentiality If you choose the Compliance Review process, you may keep your identity confidential (known only to the Compliance Review team). If you choose the Stakeholder Response Mechanism, you can choose to keep your identity confidential during the initial eligibility screening and assessment of your case. If your request is eligible and the assessment indicates that a response is appropriate, UNDP staff will discuss the proposed response with you, and will also discuss whether and how to maintain confidentiality of your identity.
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Guidance When submitting a request please provide as much information as possible. If you accidentally email an incomplete form, or have additional information you would like to provide, simply send a follow-up email explaining any changes.
Information about You Are you… 1. A person affected by a UNDP-supported project? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: 2. An authorized representative of an affected person or group? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: If you are an authorized representative, please provide the names of all the people whom you are representing, and documentation of their authorization for you to act on their behalf, by attaching one or more files to this form. 3. First name: 4. Last name: 5. Any other identifying information: 6. Mailing address: 7. Email address: 8. Telephone Number (with country code): 9. Your address/location: 10. Nearest city or town: 11. Any additional instructions on how to contact you: 12. Country:
What you are seeking from UNDP: Compliance Review and/or Stakeholder Response You have four options: • Submit a request for a Compliance Review; • Submit a request for a Stakeholder Response; • Submit a request for both a Compliance Review and a Stakeholder Response; • State that you are unsure whether you would like Compliance Review or Stakeholder Response and that you desire both entities to review your case.
13. Are you concerned that UNDP’s failure to meet a UNDP social and/or environmental policy or commitment is harming, or could harm, you or your community? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No:
14. Would you like your name(s) to remain confidential throughout the Compliance Review process?
Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: If confidentiality is requested, please state why:
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15. Would you like to work with other stakeholders, e.g., the government, UNDP, etc. to jointly resolve a concern about social or environmental impacts or risks you believe you are experiencing because of a UNDP project? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No:
16. Would you like your name(s) to remain confidential during the initial assessment of your request for a response? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: If confidentiality is requested, please state why:
17. Requests for Stakeholder Response will be handled through UNDP Country Offices unless you indicate that you would like your request to be handled through UNDP Headquarters. Would you like UNDP Headquarters to handle your request? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: If you have indicated yes, please indicate why your request should be handled through UNDP Headquarters:
18. Are you seeking both Compliance Review and Stakeholder Response? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: 19. Are you unsure whether you would like to request a Compliance Review or a Stakeholder Response? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No:
Information about the UNDP Project you are concerned about, and the nature of your concern: 20. Which UNDP-supported project are you concerned about? (if known):
21. Project name (if known):
22. Please provide a short description of your concerns about the project. If you have concerns about UNDP’s failure to comply with its social or environmental policies and commitments, and can identify these policies and commitments, please do (not required). Please describe, as well, the types of environmental and social impacts that may occur, or have occurred, as a result. If more space is required, please attach any documents. You may write in any language you choose
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23. Have you discussed your concerns with the government representatives and UNDP staff responsible for this project? Non-governmental organizations? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No: If you answered yes, please provide the name(s) of those you have discussed your concerns with Name of Officials You have Already Contacted Regarding this Issue: First Name Last Name Title/Affiliation Estimated Response from the Date of Individual Contact
24. Are there other individuals or groups that are adversely affected by the project? Mark “X” next to the answer that applies to you: Yes: No:
25. Please provide the names and/or description of other individuals or groups that support the request: First Name Last Name Title/Affiliation Contact Information
Please attach to your email any documents you wish to send to SECU and/or the SRM. If all of your attachments do not fit in one email, please feel free to send multiple emails.
Submission and Support To submit your request, or if you need assistance please email: [email protected]