Tuvalu Aviation Investment Project (TvAIP) Environmental and Social Management Plan Funafuti International Airport (FUN) Revision G, August 2017 Prepared by PAIP Technical and Fiduciary Services Unit Adapted from AECOM New Zealand Ltd TvAIP Environmental and Social Management Plan Funafuti International Airport (FUN), Revision F, November 2013 15-August-2017 Revision G Tuvalu Aviation Investment Project (TvAIP) Pacific Aviation Investment Program (PAIP) Environmental and Social Management Plan Funafuti International Airport (FUN) Quality Information Document: Tuvalu Aviation Investment Project (TvAIP), Funafuti International Airport, Environmental and Social Management Plan Date: 15-August 2017 Prepared by: Malakai Kaufusi, Safeguards Specialist, TFSU Revision History Authorised Revision Revision Date Details Name/Position Signature A 15 Mar 2013 For information – Interim Craig Ridgley Working Document Aviation Director B 28 Mar 2013 For information – updated to Craig Ridgley include Navigational Aids 90% Aviation Director Detailed Design C 17 May 2013 For Review – updated with Craig Ridgley final Pavement and Aviation Director Navigational Aids detailed designs D 22 May 2013 For Review – updated to include Craig Ridgley Terminal design details to date Aviation Director E 20 Sept 2013 Final Draft For Submission Craig Ridgley and Disclosure Aviation Director F 19 Nov 2013 Final Craig Ridgley Aviation Director G 15 August 2017 TFSU Rewrite of TvAIP PESMP to Lasale Cocker includes current project activities and updating PESMP Program Manager, PAIP 2 15-August-2017 Revision G Tuvalu Aviation Investment Project (TvAIP) Pacific Aviation Investment Program (PAIP) Environmental and Social Management Plan Funafuti International Airport (FUN) 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 3 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 3.1 Background ............................................................................................................................................. 11 3.2 Project Location ...................................................................................................................................... 11 3.3 Environmental and Social Management Plan Objectives and Scope ...................................................... 12 3.3.1 Environmental Safeguards Document Hierarchy and Development ....................................................... 12 3.3.2 PESMP Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 14 4 Description of Works .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Current Situation ..................................................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Description of Works-Ongoing or Yet to Begin ....................................................................................... 15 4.2.1 Airfield Pavement-Emergency Repairs and Drainage (Completed) ......................................................... 15 4.2.2 Road Pavements (complete) ................................................................................................................... 18 4.2.3 Airport Terminal and Security (in progress) ............................................................................................ 18 4.2.4 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................................. 20 4.2.5 Construction Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 20 4.2.6 MOWP ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 4.2.7 Materials and Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 21 4.2.8 Aggregate Supply .................................................................................................................................... 21 4.2.9 Construction Camp and Lay Down Areas ................................................................................................ 21 4.2.10 Haul Routes ............................................................................................................................................. 21 4.2.11 Hazardous Substances ............................................................................................................................ 21 4.2.12 Waste ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 4.2.13 Health and Safety .................................................................................................................................... 23 4.2.14 Duration and Timing of Construction Activities ...................................................................................... 23 5 Policy, Legal and Administration Framework ............................................................................................................................... 24 5.1 National Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 24 5.2 Regional Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 24 5.3 International Obligations ........................................................................................................................ 24 5.4 World Bank Policy ................................................................................................................................... 25 6 Environmental and Social Environment ....................................................................................................................................... 26 6.1 Physical Environment .............................................................................................................................. 26 6.1.1 Location and Geography ......................................................................................................................... 26 6.1.2 Funafuti International Airport (FUN) ....................................................................................................... 28 6.1.3 Land Use .................................................................................................................................................. 28 6.1.4 Climate .................................................................................................................................................... 28 3 15-August-2017 Revision G Tuvalu Aviation Investment Project (TvAIP) Pacific Aviation Investment Program (PAIP) Environmental and Social Management Plan Funafuti International Airport (FUN) 6.1.5 Soils and Geology .................................................................................................................................... 29 6.1.6 Water Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 29 6.2 Biological Environment ........................................................................................................................... 30 6.2.1 Marine Biodiversity ................................................................................................................................. 30 6.2.2 Terrestrial Biodiversity ............................................................................................................................ 30 6.2.3 Conservation Areas on Funafuti .............................................................................................................. 31 6.2.4 Rare or Endangered Species.................................................................................................................... 31 6.3 Socio-economic Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 31 6.3.1 Population and Demographics ................................................................................................................ 31 6.3.2 Education and Health .............................................................................................................................. 31 6.3.3 Livelihoods and Economic Activities ....................................................................................................... 32 6.3.4 Land Tenure and Rights ........................................................................................................................... 32 6.4 Projected Climate Changes and Impacts ................................................................................................. 32 7 Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement 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