SOLOMON ISLAND ROADS AND AVIATION PROJECT Malaita Road Infrastructure Upgrades Environmental and Social Management Framework Version D, February 2019 Prepared By: Pacific Aviation Investment Program (PAIP) Technical and Fiduciary Services Unit (TFSU) Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Environmental and Social Management Framework Malaita Road Infrastructure Upgrades Quality Information Document Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project, Malaita Road Infrastructure Upgrades, Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Date 4 February 2019 Prepared by Kate Walker & Malakai Kaufusi, Safeguard Specialists, TFSU Revision History Submitted Revision Revision Date Details Name/Position A 16 Nov 2018 First Draft for Review Kate Walker / TFSU Safeguard Specialist B 21 Nov 218 Amended to incorporate comments Kate Walker / TFSU Safeguard Specialist C 18 Dec 2018 Amended to incorporate RSS comments Kate Walker / TFSU Safeguards Specialist D 4 Feb 2019 Amended to incorporate Resettlement Malakai Kaufusi, TFSU Safeguards Specialist Policy Framework (RPF) Version D – February 2019 1 Prepared for Ministry of Infrastructure Development Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Environmental and Social Management Framework Malaita Road Infrastructure Upgrades Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8 2 Project Description .......................................................................................................................... 9 Background ............................................................................................................................. 9 Overview of Proposed Works ................................................................................................. 9 3 ESMF Objective and Methodology ............................................................................................... 11 Objective ............................................................................................................................... 12 Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 12 4 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework ................................................................................ 14 National Requirements ......................................................................................................... 14 4.1.1 The Environment Act and Regulations .......................................................................... 14 4.1.2 Lands and Titles Act ...................................................................................................... 15 4.1.3 Other Acts ..................................................................................................................... 15 Regional Governance ............................................................................................................ 18 National Safeguard Systems ................................................................................................. 19 World Bank Policy ................................................................................................................. 19 5 Environmental and Social Baseline ............................................................................................... 25 Physical Environment ............................................................................................................ 25 5.1.1 Location and Geography ............................................................................................... 25 5.1.2 Climate .......................................................................................................................... 25 5.1.3 Water Resources ........................................................................................................... 26 Biological Environment ......................................................................................................... 27 5.2.1 Flora .............................................................................................................................. 27 5.2.2 Fauna ............................................................................................................................. 27 5.2.3 Rare or Endangered Species ......................................................................................... 27 Socio-Economic Conditions ................................................................................................... 28 5.3.1 Population and Demographics ...................................................................................... 28 5.3.2 Education and Health .................................................................................................... 29 5.3.3 Gender Based Violence, Human Trafficking, and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse ........ 30 5.3.4 Livelihoods and Economic Activity ................................................................................ 30 5.3.5 Land Tenure, Access and Aquisition ............................................................................. 31 5.3.6 Solid Waste Management ............................................................................................. 33 Projected Climate Change and Impacts ................................................................................ 34 6 Identified Project Risks and Impacts ............................................................................................. 36 Environmental Impacts ......................................................................................................... 36 6.1.1 Solid Waste Generation ................................................................................................ 36 Version D – February 2019 2 Prepared for Ministry of Infrastructure Development Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Environmental and Social Management Framework Malaita Road Infrastructure Upgrades 6.1.2 Water Resources ........................................................................................................... 36 6.1.3 Hazardous Substances and Materials ........................................................................... 36 6.1.4 Noise and Vibration ...................................................................................................... 37 6.1.5 Erosion and Sediment Control ...................................................................................... 37 6.1.6 Dust and Air Pollution ................................................................................................... 37 6.1.7 Traffic ............................................................................................................................ 37 6.1.8 Wastewater Discharges ................................................................................................ 38 6.1.9 Local Aggregate Supply ................................................................................................. 38 6.1.10 Biosecurity ..................................................................................................................... 39 6.1.11 Secondary and Cumulative Impacts .............................................................................. 39 Social Impacts ....................................................................................................................... 40 6.2.1 Land and Resource Use ................................................................................................. 40 6.2.2 Pedestrian Safety .......................................................................................................... 40 6.2.3 HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence, Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 41 6.2.4 Community Health and Safety ...................................................................................... 43 6.2.5 Economic Activity .......................................................................................................... 44 Key Project Implementation Risks ........................................................................................ 45 6.3.1 Public Road Declaration ................................................................................................ 45 6.3.2 Road Reserve Encroachment ........................................................................................ 46 6.3.3 Aggregate Sourcing ....................................................................................................... 46 6.3.4 Climate .......................................................................................................................... 47 6.3.5 Community Consultation .............................................................................................. 47 Initial Screening Sensitive Receptors .................................................................................... 47 6.4.1 Screening Legend Explanation ...................................................................................... 50 7 Guidelines for ESMF Implementation ........................................................................................... 59 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 59 Screening Phase .................................................................................................................... 59 7.2.1 Environmental