ESIA Instruments Overview - Module 2 Session 3
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What distinguishes the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) from the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)?

  • The ESMP is broader and includes various subcomponents.
  • The ESMP is project specific while the ESMF includes subprojects. (correct)
  • The ESMP does not require legal compliance, while the ESMF does.
  • The ESMF is only applicable to Category A projects.

    • During the implementation of subprojects under the ESMF, what is required of the borrower?

  • To prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for every subproject.
  • To ignore environmental safeguards if costs are high.
  • To conduct only random screenings without a defined process.
  • To implement a checklist as part of the screening process. (correct)

    • Which aspect is generally more specific in the ESMP compared to the ESMF?

  • Types of potential impacts predicted.
  • Monitoring measures for mitigation strategies.
  • Mitigating and monitoring measures during the design phase. (correct)
  • Legal requirements pertaining to environmental assessments.

    • What is essential for conducting potential impact assessments and proposing mitigation measures for different subprojects?

    <p>Identification of responsible agencies for the mitigation measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) when applied at the policy level?

    <p>Competing interests in the political arena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for environmental and social baseline assessments at the national or state level?

    <p>Diagnosis of the legal and institutional framework and applicable safeguards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of assessment focuses on the broader impacts of policies rather than individual projects?

    <p>Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 2006 OECD task team's publication?

    <p>To guide development cooperation through strategic assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included under the instruments of ESIA?

    <p>Strategic Environmental Assessments and Health Risk Assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document influenced the implementation of SEA according to the course content?

    <p>The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of loan mentioned under the instruments of ESIA?

    <p>Sectoral Finance Loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which context must be considered when implementing SEA as outlined in the course?

    <p>Historical and cultural contexts of the jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically included in a health risk assessment questionnaire?

    <p>Demographic characteristics and lifestyle behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task involves monitoring hazardous emissions and identifying high-risk populations?

    <p>Air and Water Quality Monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of health impact modelling?

    <p>Establish statistically significant relationships between health and pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task assesses the economic benefits of investing in health improvement?

    <p>Cost-benefit analysis of public health improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does an environmental audit assess?

    <p>Environmental practices of an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically assessed in a health risk assessment?

    <p>Travel history and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of audit does multimedia auditing apply?

    <p>Compliance audit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area of health risk assessment includes evaluating mood and life events?

    <p>Emotional health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is primarily concerned with community health-related guidelines?

    <p>Health Impact modelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area assesses the readiness to change health-related behaviors?

    <p>Lifestyle behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary aim of the State Education Sector Program (SESP) as described?

    <p>To expand access to quality basic and secondary education for disadvantaged groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental concerns could arise from the implementation of the SESP?

    <p>Soil erosion and water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial component of the consultation strategy in environmental management planning?

    <p>Identifying stakeholders and ensuring transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a health risk assessment (HRA)?

    <p>To help individuals identify and monitor their health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of environmental data is NOT mentioned as important for effective consultation?

    <p>Social media engagement metrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of the State Education Sector Program's investment?

    <p>To focus on the needs of the most marginalized LGAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In environmental management planning, what is the significance of determining public participation?

    <p>To promote active engagement and transparency in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the expected duration of the SESP?

    <p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of investment does the SESP primarily focus on?

    <p>Education infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Development Policy Loans (DPLs)?

    <p>To change policies and support reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about programmatic audits is true?

    <p>They focus on predefined regulatory areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be estimated when providing advice on pollution mitigation options?

    <p>The costs associated with different mitigation options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus area for DPL types?

    <p>Sector-specific investments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before assessing the environmental impact of a DPL?

    <p>Identification of institutional reputational risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of audits, which aspect must be described?

    <p>The processes used at the industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a goal of the technical advice given to reduce releases to air and water?

    <p>Enhancing waste composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are 'significant' environmental effects defined in the context of DPLs?

    <p>Not explicitly defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be prepared in collaboration with other international financing institutions and donors for DPLs?

    <p>The recipient country’s reform program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of loans are DPLs considered?

    <p>Loans related to changes in policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) when applied at the policy level?

    <p>Incorporate a political and institutional analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of environmental assessment is primarily concerned with the broader implications of policies rather than specific projects?

    <p>Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the development of common approaches for Strategic Environmental Assessment according to the OECD?

    <p>The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of loan under the instruments of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)?

    <p>Innovative Financing Loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following assessments evaluates a specific sector's environmental attributes and implications?

    <p>Sectoral Environmental Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) seek to address in the context of competing interests?

    <p>Historical and cultural factors influencing policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the purpose of conducting Environmental Audits?

    <p>To assess compliance with environmental laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically included in a health risk assessment?

    <p>Occupational hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of health impact modeling in public health assessments?

    <p>To establish relationships between public health and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of environmental auditing, what is a compliance audit primarily concerned with?

    <p>Ensuring adherence to statutory and internal environmental requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task directly involves evaluating the economic implications of pollution on health?

    <p>Cost-benefit analysis of public health improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is included in the lifestyle behaviors section of a health risk assessment?

    <p>Exercise and eating habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is essential for ensuring long-term sustainability in a development project?

    <p>Evaluating economic drivers of sector development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is crucial when analyzing alternative development scenarios?

    <p>Environmental compatibility with long-term plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern when identifying environmental issues in a development project?

    <p>Cumulative impacts of project activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is critical in analyzing policy, institutional, and regulatory issues?

    <p>Existing regulatory framework and future requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an assessment of environmental baseline data important?

    <p>To identify changes in land use and resource availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically considered a cumulative impact?

    <p>Local economic growth from project development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario might indicate a conflict with resource users?

    <p>Excessive resource allocation to one sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant requirement when evaluating alternative technologies?

    <p>Potential environmental impact of the technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Sectoral Environmental Assessment (SEA)?

    <p>To evaluate and compare environmental impacts against alternative options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of environmental management, what is the importance of institutional capacity?

    <p>Ability to enforce and regulate environmental laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is NOT part of a Sectoral Environmental and Social Assessment?

    <p>Financial Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a potential breach of ambient standards?

    <p>Higher than allowed emissions from operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis aims to inform the dialogue on national environmental priorities among client countries?

    <p>Country Environmental Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument focuses specifically on documenting environmental issues associated with a series of projects within a sector?

    <p>Sectoral Environmental Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does a Sectoral Environmental Assessment particularly focus on when examining multiple projects?

    <p>Potential cumulative impacts of multiple activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Policy SEA process primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>To mainstream environmental and social considerations in policy dialogues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is one of the requirements for a Sectoral Environmental Assessment?

    <p>Analyzing legal and institutional aspects relevant to the sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common goal of instruments used in Strategic Environmental Assessments?

    <p>To enhance environmental and social management frameworks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is typically evaluated during a Sectoral Environmental Assessment?

    <p>Environmental impacts compared to alternative options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary objectives of the State Education Sector Program (SESP)?

    <p>Expand access to basic and secondary education, particularly for marginalized groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a crucial aspect of the consultation strategy in environmental management planning?

    <p>Ensuring transparency and public participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might the rehabilitation and expansion of schools under the SESP negatively impact the environment?

    <p>By causing soil erosion and water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of geographical data is important for effective environmental management?

    <p>Current topography and water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant component of a health risk assessment?

    <p>Identifying and understanding health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the SESP, what type of financial support is proposed?

    <p>Specific Investment Loan (SIL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does stakeholder identification play in the consultation process of environmental management?

    <p>It facilitates targeted engagement and input collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a goal of the State Education Sector Program?

    <p>To expand quality educational access for girls in disadvantaged groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environmental data should be considered during the consultation and decision-making process?

    <p>Topography and ambient air quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major objective of conducting health risk assessments?

    <p>To monitor health status and understand health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Sectoral Environmental Assessment?

    <p>Evaluating environmental issues associated with a specific program or series of projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is NOT typically included in a Sectoral Environment and Social Assessment?

    <p>Cumulative Impact Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Development Policy Loans typically used for?

    <p>Mainstreaming environmental and social considerations in policy reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Country Environmental Analysis primarily aim to inform?

    <p>The dialogue on national environmental priorities between the Bank and client countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is emphasized in Sectoral Environmental Assessments?

    <p>Potential cumulative impacts of multiple activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an important part of the consultation section in a Sectoral Environmental and Social Assessment?

    <p>Engagement with local communities and stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)?

    <p>To outline measures for managing environmental and social impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of Program for Results (PforR) compared to Investment Lending (IL)?

    <p>PforR does not classify sub-projects under categories A, B, or C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of program activities is typically excluded from support under Program for Results (PforR)?

    <p>Programs likely to have significant adverse impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Program for Results (PforR), how is program screening conducted?

    <p>By assessing risks rather than impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between Policy Lending (DPL) and Program Lending (PforR) regarding funding allocation?

    <p>DPL provides earmarked funds; PforR provides non-earmarked support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the application of safeguards in Investment Lending (IL) versus Program for Results (PforR)?

    <p>PforR has no applicable safeguards for environment and social risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered during the identification of environmental issues?

    <p>Cumulative impacts of proposed actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is crucial for the analysis of policy, institutional, and regulatory issues?

    <p>Inventory of existing environmental laws and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor in analyzing environmental baseline data?

    <p>Current and planned future land use on site and region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of alternatives analysis?

    <p>Alternative development scenarios and timing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when analyzing long-term sustainability?

    <p>Resource implications on future supply and demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is associated with cumulative environmental impacts?

    <p>Increased competition for scarce resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor must be addressed to ensure compliance with national regulations?

    <p>Institutional capacity to manage and enforce laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does alternative technology play in development scenarios?

    <p>To explore innovative ways to meet project objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of failing to consider long-term development plans?

    <p>Conflict with future resource management strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the overall development objectives of the proposed State Education Sector Program (SESP)?

    <p>To expand access to quality basic and secondary education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental concern may arise from the rehabilitation and expansion of basic education schools?

    <p>Soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aim of consultation in environmental management planning?

    <p>To ensure transparency and identify stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the proposed funding period for the State Education Sector Program?

    <p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential in the decision-making process of environmental management planning?

    <p>Public participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of health risk assessment, what does the assessment primarily help individuals identify?

    <p>Health risks and monitor health status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the environmental data required for effective decision-making?

    <p>Availability of basic data including topography and climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central goal of the investments proposed in the SESP?

    <p>To support marginalized groups, particularly girls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of environmental concerns may be associated with the SESP's construction activities?

    <p>Soil and water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of environmental management planning emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement?

    <p>Transparency in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)?

    <p>To guide borrowers and sponsors on environmental risk management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of projects is the ESMF originally used for?

    <p>Financial Intermediary and Community Development Projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ESMF provide to facilitate compliance with environmental assessments?

    <p>Environmental and social screening processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document serves as a reference for assessing the potential impacts of investment alternatives?

    <p>Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect included in the ESMF regarding project impacts?

    <p>Identification and assessment of potential impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role does the ESMF serve concerning Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs)?

    <p>It functions as a guideline for developing ESMPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a purpose of the ESMF?

    <p>To determine the financial viability of subprojects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of project management is emphasized by the ESMF?

    <p>Environmental and social impact mitigation strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the ESMF assist with the potential impacts of a project?

    <p>It provides a process for identifying and addressing potential impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for adopting an integrated approach to environment and social safeguard requirements?

    <p>To ensure all stakeholders can easily understand and follow the requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered when categorizing projects based on impacts and risks?

    <p>Potential environmental and social impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of safeguard addresses specific environmental and social risks in MFI operations?

    <p>Supplementary safeguards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical requirement for borrowers when undertaking environmental and social assessments?

    <p>They must categorize the project based on its impacts and risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect do the 2012 IFC performance standards primarily address?

    <p>Environmental and social impacts of the projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which MFI's standards include mitigation hierarchy practices for adverse effects?

    <p>Integrated Safeguard System of AfDB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is critical in considering the impact of climate change on investment projects?

    <p>Sustainability of the investment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the roles and responsibilities of MFIs and their borrowers in project implementation?

    <p>Environmental and Social Framework of the World Bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP)?

    <p>To capture all relevant obligations of the borrower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is included in the adverse impacts and risks summary tables?

    <p>Costs of mitigating measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential component of the review checklist for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)?

    <p>Assessment of public consultation processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically covered in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for an ESIA report?

    <p>Employee training protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is mentioned for the assessment of the ESIA quality?

    <p>Methodology of the ESIA review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a role of the borrower in the ESCP process?

    <p>Implementing the ESCP and associated measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that should be part of the monitoring measures after implementing the ESCP?

    <p>Evaluation of environmental impacts and mitigation measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the review appraisal of an ESIA report?

    <p>Overall appraisal leading to approval decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)?

    <p>Assessment of potential environmental and social impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key objective of the World Bank's Safeguard Policies?

    <p>To prevent adverse environmental and social impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle was emphasized in the 1992 Rio Declaration regarding impact studies?

    <p>Environmental assessments for all projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regulation was established in Nigeria to control environmental pollution?

    <p>National Effluents Limitations Regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one core module of the Environment and Social Framework (ESF)?

    <p>Stakeholders Engagement Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environmental assessment focuses on specific sectors?

    <p>Sector Environmental and Social Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document highlights the importance of sustainable development, emphasizing socio-economic aspects?

    <p>The 1987 Brundtland Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following assessments is NOT part of the ESIA process?

    <p>Project Feasibility Study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)?

    <p>To detail mitigation measures and monitoring plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the National Policy on the Environment (NPE) of Nigeria address?

    <p>Pollution control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which module consists of the key features of the 8 ESS's of the ESF?

    <p>Module 4(b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a focus of the World Bank's Operational Policy 4.01?

    <p>Environmental Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does not represent a goal of sustainable development?

    <p>Environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the principles of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework?

    <p>Incorporating stakeholder input in planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Executive Short Term Course in Environmental Standards

    • Course is five days long
    • Focuses on environment and social assessment practitioners
    • Module 2, Session 3 covers instruments and types of ESIA
    • Presented by Dr. Maged Hamed
    • Regional Safeguard Coordinator and Co-TTL of SPESSE
    • Part of the Environment Global Practice of the West and Central Africa - SAWE4
    • Presentation date: August 3, 2021

    Course Content

    • Purpose is to give overview of ESIA types and instruments
    • Includes:
      • Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
      • Sectoral Environmental Assessment
      • Health Risk Assessment
      • Environmental Audits
      • Types of Loans
        • Development Policy Loans (DPL)
        • Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)
        • Emergency Recovery Projects
        • Program for Results (Pfor R)
      • Conclusions

    Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

    • Roots in EIA of development projects
    • 2006 OECD task team produced guidance for development cooperation
    • Response to 2005 Paris Declaration, encouraging common approaches for SEA at sector and national levels
    • Policies are influenced by historical, social, economic, and institutional contexts
    • Effective SEA needs focus on environmental priorities, stakeholder strength, and institutional capacity

    SEA Definition and Preparation

    • Analytical and participatory approach to strategic decision-making
    • Integrates environmental considerations into policies, plans and programs to evaluate interlinkages with economic and social considerations
    • SESA (Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment) emphasizes social issues as well as environmental concerns
    • Six steps for SEA:
      • Understanding policy formation and windows of opportunity to influence decision-making
      • Initiation of stakeholder dialogue
      • Identifying key environmental issues (situation and stakeholder analysis)
      • Environmental priority setting
      • Institutional assessment
      • Formulation of policy and institutional adjustments

    Major SEA Instruments

    • Family of approaches using tools rather than a single approach
    • Aims to integrate environmental and social considerations into decision-making within institutions and systems
    • Instruments include:
      • Regional and Sectoral Environmental Assessments for specific regions/sectors
      • Policy SEA: Dialogue for mainstreaming environmental and social considerations in policy and sector reforms (using Development Policy Loans as an example)
      • Country Environmental Analysis to inform dialogue between Bank and client countries on national environmental priorities

    Sectoral Environmental Assessment

    • Examines environmental issues and impacts related to programs or projects in a specific sector
    • Evaluates impacts compared to alternatives
    • Assesses legal and institutional aspects and recommends measures to strengthen environmental management within that sector
    • Sectoral EIA addresses potential cumulative impacts of multiple activities
    • Specific sections are required:
      • Executive Summary
      • Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework
      • Project Objectives and Description
      • Baseline Data
      • Environmental Impacts
      • Analysis of Alternatives
      • Environmental and Social Management Plan
      • Consultation

    Key Issues for Sectoral Development Objectives

    • Long-term sustainability
    • Economic drivers of sector development
    • Sector issues (master plan, supply and demand, resource implications)
    • Potential breaches of standards, emission limits, and specifications
    • Current and Planned future land use
    • Availability of basic geographical and environmental data
    • Aims of consultation, and determination of public participation

    Development Policy Loans (DPLs)

    • Loans for changing policies and reforms—not investments
    • Covers financing needs for balances of payments by Ministries of Finance
    • Supports country-owned reform programs
    • Focuses on delivering measurable policy results
    • Uses recipient country processes
    • Prepared with relevant stakeholders and international institutions
    • Types include:
      • Programmatic, Multi-year loans
      • Standalone, single-tranche loans

    DPL Operations

    • Not subject to 10 safeguard policies, with case by case analysis
    • Determination needed whether a particular operation is likely to cause significant effects on the country's environment and natural resources
    • Identification of measures for strengthening country systems
    • Bank assessment of institutional reputational risks
    • Mitigation / enhancement measures to be agreed upon by the Borrower

    Environmental Aspects - Interpretation

    • Bank determines whether policies supported by a DPL will have a significant effect on the environment, forests, or natural resources
    • "Significant" effects are not formally defined. The DPL toolkit states that they involve changes in magnitude, duration, or intensity of impact on welfare. This needs evidence/analysis.
    • Bank assesses borrower's systems for reducing adverse and enhancing positive effects.
    • Country-level environmental analysis to determine likely effects and how to manage consequences
    • Addresses gaps and shortcomings to improve borrower systems in the program document
    • Includes donor support -Possible environmental impacts categorized (most, least likely, can't say, for example) -Different sector types are possible

    Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF)

    • A Guide to document environmental and social management
    • Includes a set of methodologies, procedures and measures to facilitate adequate environmental management, related to subprojects, facilities
    • Used for financial intermediary and community development projects
    • Useful for subprojects needing to be quickly identified
    • Subprojects that are not fully identified at time of appraisal

    ESMF Purpose

    • Provides guidance to borrower, sponsors and Fls to ensure the ESA process is compliant with national legislation and OP 4.01 -Provides screening process for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential environmental and social impacts
    • Used as reference for assessing potential environmental and social impacts of alternatives
    • Serves as guidelines for ESMPs, Environmental and Social Assessments (ESAs), due diligence reports, environmental audits (e.g. relating to projects which are unknown at appraisal time).

    ESMF Procedures

    • Brief description of project components and type of financing-related activities
    • Operating requirements (diagnosis of frameworks, safeguards)
    • Environmental/social baseline at national/state level
    • ESMF screening procedures (criteria, process, environmental due diligence)
    • Implementation arrangements, public consultation, environmental mitigation, monitoring, reporting, and capacity building
    • Includes various annexes with more detail

    Difference between ESMP and ESMF

    • ESMP is specific to a project and is identified ahead of time.
    • ESMF is a guide, and may be used for sub-projects during project implementation, such as when there are unknown specific project locations or nature

    Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

    • Focuses on potential impacts and mitigations related to project components like improvements to the water supply and sanitation
    • Cross-contamination is one potential impact, along with improper waste disposal, possible damage to historical sites
    • Measures for mitigation include coordination with the appropriate agency, proper waste disposal, and usage of chance-find procedures.

    Proposed Monitoring Measures for Different Sub-projects

    • Monitoring indicators and responsibilities are outlined for different sub-projects in areas like roads, improvements to sanitation, and rehabilitation of schools
    • Indicators will vary, based on the project components (e.g. operating drainage channels versus clean and functioning facilities)
    • Responsibility is assigned to environmental specialists, working with the appropriate government agencies
    • Measurements are either semi-annual or annual

    Expanding the use of ESMF

    • ESMF's use is expanding -Large investment projects' components are identified but not fully appraised, so ESMF is used to quickly define the criteria and procedures needed
    • Circumventing the ESIA system by deferring ESIA requirements during implementation -This might be an issue with capacity of borrowers

    Circumventing the System

    • Conditionalities in loan agreements that are too specific, requiring sub-project-level ESIA approval before any further work
    • Increased delays due to weak borrower capacity
    • Induced tension and frustration caused by the system.

    Example: ESMF for Power Sector Guarantee Project (PSGP) in Nigeria (2014)

    • Aims to increase power generation capacity, improve efficiency of delivery of electricity -Environmental and social management framework (ESMF) tool used for Nigeria Power Sector Guarantees Project
    • Each partial risk guarantee (PRG) must be presented to the World Bank for approval, needing full ESIA

    Emergency Recovery Projects

    • Related to catastrophes like natural Disasters or civil wars
    • Subject to OP 8.50 criteria and procedures
    • Projects support quick, disbursing components for positive lists of goods
    • Project approval deadlines

    Emergency Recovery Loans

    • Normally subject to ESIA
    • Exemption might happen when compliance prevents timely project completion
    • Bank determines extent of emergency and environmental practices, and any needed corrective measures to be part of the project

    Example: Multi Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project in North Eastern Nigeria

    • Project objectives focus on supporting the government of Nigeria with critical service delivery, livelihoods, and social cohesion
    • Providing immediate and effective response to any eligible crisis

    How does Program for Results (P for R) complement the Bank's menu of instruments?

    • Complements project lending and policy lending by using program systems for specific expenditure
    • Funds for specific expenditures of projects, non-earmarked general budget support, and funds for specific expenditure.

    PforR and Investment Lending (IL) Safeguards

    • IL safeguards do not apply to Pfor R
    • PforR may still not support programs with likely significant negative impacts -Screening based on risks, not just impacts -No classification of sub-projects into A, B or C categories for decision-making

    Environmental and Social System Assessment (ESSA)

    • ESSA documents program's environmental and social management system -The Bank task team's responsibility, with data provided by the client and other stakeholders -Includes description of program including likely risks and impacts, assessing capacity for risk and impact management, and assessing systems in line with PforR principles -Findings can be incorporated into an integrated program risk assessment and action plan.

    P for R: Environmental and Social System Assessment (ESSA)

    • Describes steps to prepare the assessment: -Assessing environmental and social risks under the program -Assessing program's environmental and social management systems (ESMS) -Verifying risks and impacts of programs are screened -Ensuring ESMS have processes, measures, avoidance/mitigation, and offsetting strategies for environmental/social sustainability -Identifying measures to assist in strengthening ESMS, that are to be part of the program -Including these measures in program activities, like Program Action Plans, and Disbursement Indicators

    Example of Pfor R: Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project

    • Project objective is to enhance sustainable capacity in the management of procurement, environmental, and social standards
    • Project components include technical assistance, and the establishment of centers of excellence
    • Disbursement linked to time-line performance indicators

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    This quiz covers the types and instruments of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) as outlined in Module 2, Session 3 of the Executive Short Term Course. You will learn about Strategic Environmental Assessment, Health Risk Assessments, and various loan types that influence environmental standards. This quiz is designed for practitioners focused on environmental and social assessments.

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