Environmental and Social Assessment Overview

A plan defining the borrower's environmental and social obligations, summarizing existing plans like the ESMP, and outlining preparation timing and responsibilities.

A review of ESIA (Environmental Impact Statement Assessment) reports for quality, validity and compliance with standards and policies. Reviewers assess if the ESIA is complete and accurate.

Established standards for evaluating ESIA reports, including elements like project description, environmental baseline data, and predicted impacts. It checks compliance.

A document specifying the requirements and scope for an Environmental Impact Assessment. It maps out the necessary analysis steps of the ESIA.

A detailed account of the project, encompassing its purpose and extent.

A description of the current environmental conditions at the project site prior to any project implementation.

Assessment of the positive and negative effects a project will have on environmental and social aspects of the project area.

A plan outlining the mitigation measures for managing and minimizing project impacts.

Environmental and Social Management Plan. A document outlining how environmental and social impacts of a project will be managed.

Involves gathering input from individuals and groups affected by a project or investment.

A system for addressing complaints or concerns raised by those affected by a project.

Method for classifying projects based on their environmental and social impacts and risks, often used to determine the level of assessment required.

A prioritized approach for reducing negative impacts, starting with avoidance, then minimization, rehabilitation and compensation.

Evaluation of how a project might be affected by and contribute to climate change.

A set of performance standards for environmental and social performance of projects.

Multilateral Financing Institutions' established standards for environmental and social impacts and risks of projects.

A systematic process of evaluating the potential environmental and social impacts of a project or development.

Operational Policies (OPs) that guide the World Bank to implement projects responsibly, with environmental and social considerations.

The World Bank's comprehensive set of environmental and social standards for projects.

A detailed assessment of the environmental and social impacts of a specific project.

A plan to prevent and manage environmental and social impacts.

Initial evaluation of a project to determine if further environmental and social assessment is needed.

Involving people affected by a project in decision-making processes.

Assessing the environmental impacts of planned policies and strategies.

Nigeria's main policy on environmental protection.

World Bank's policy on environmental assessment.

Nigeria's rules on industrial waste discharge.

Globally agreed-upon goals for a sustainable future.

Nigerian law requiring environmental impact assessments for projects.

A systematic process for evaluating the potential environmental and social impacts of a project or development. It helps identify, predict, assess, and manage risks and impacts.

This principle emphasizes the importance of impact assessments and ensuring environmental protection before proceeding with development projects.

This report popularized 'Sustainable Development' - meeting current needs without jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet their own.

This principle explicitly calls for environmental impact assessments being conducted before projects are approved.

This declaration highlighted the importance of environmental sustainability in aid projects, urging for better environmental assessment practices.

This goal aimed to ensure environmental sustainability, promoting environmental protection and management as a key development priority.

These goals aim to achieve sustainable development across a broader range of areas, including ensuring environmental sustainability as a key component of global progress.

Nigeria's main policy document outlining the country's environmental protection objectives, strategies, and regulations.

This law in Nigeria requires environmental impact assessments to be conducted before projects are approved, ensuring environmental considerations are taken into account.

These guidelines set standards for pollution control in Nigeria, ensuring industries and facilities meet specific requirements to minimize their impact on the environment.

A set of operational policies that guide the World Bank in implementing projects responsibly, taking into account environmental and social concerns.

This World Bank policy outlines requirements for conducting environmental assessments for projects, ensuring environmental impacts are properly considered.

This World Bank policy aims to protect natural habitats from adverse impacts of projects, ensuring biodiversity conservation and ecosystem integrity.

This World Bank policy focuses on safe and responsible pesticide management, minimizing risks to human health and the environment.

A document that specifies the requirements and scope for an Environmental Impact Assessment. The TOR outlines the specific content and analysis needed for the ESIA, ensuring its comprehensiveness and relevance to the project.

A detailed description of the existing environmental conditions at a project site before implementation. This baseline helps inform the ESIA by providing a pre-project snapshot of the environment.

Combining environmental and social safeguards into one system for easier understanding and implementation. This approach makes it clear how projects must address both aspects.

Specific rules for addressing particular environmental and social risks, like labor conditions, health and safety, and fragile communities.

The roles of the Multilateral Financing Institutions (MFIs) and their borrowers in implementing projects, achieving sustainable outcomes, and encouraging community involvement.

The World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework, a comprehensive set of standards for environmental and social aspects of projects.