Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Forest Investment Program (FIP) SECRETARIAT GENERAL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DRC Forest and Savanna Restoration Investment Program (P178642) Draft for negotiations ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) February 2023 1|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Democratic Republic of Congo (the Recipient) will implement the DRC Forest and Savanna Restoration Investment Project (the Project), through Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD) Secretariat General for the Environment and Sustainable Development through the Coordination Unit of the Forestry Investment Program (FIP-CU) and the Agence Nationale de l'Électrification et des Services Énergétiques en Milieux Rural et Périurbain (ANSER) and Office of Roads (OdR), as set out in the Financing Agreement. The International Development Association (the Association), has agreed to provide financing for the Project, as set out in the referred agreement. 2. The Recipient shall ensure that the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and this Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), in a manner acceptable to the Association. The ESCP is a part of the Financing Agreement. Unless otherwise defined in this ESCP, capitalized terms used in this ESCP have the meanings ascribed to them in the referred agreement. 3. Without limitation to the foregoing, this ESCP sets out material measures and actions that the Recipient shall carry out or cause to be carried out, including, as applicable, the timeframes of the actions and measures, institutional, staffing, training, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and grievance management. The ESCP also sets out the environmental and social (E&S) instruments that shall be adopted and implemented under the Project, all of which shall be subject to prior consultation and disclosure, consistent with the ESS, and in form and substance, and in a manner acceptable to the Association. Once adopted, said E&S instruments may be revised from time to time with prior written agreement by the Association. 4. As agreed by the Association and the Recipient, this ESCP will be revised from time to time if necessary, during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to Project performance. In such circumstances, the Recipient, through the FIP-CU, and the Association agree to update the ESCP to reflect these changes through an exchange of letters signed between the Association and the Coordinator of the FIP-CU. The FIP-CU shall promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 2|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY MONITORING AND REPORTING A REGULAR REPORTING Submit quarterly reports to the Association Ministry of the Environment and Prepare and submit to the Association regular monitoring reports on the throughout Project implementation, Sustainable Development (MEDD) environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) performance of the commencing after the Project Effective Date. Secretariat General for the Environment Project, including but not limited to the implementation of the ESCP, and Sustainable Development through status of preparation and implementation of E&S instruments required Submit each report to the Association no later the Coordination Unit of the Forestry under the ESCP, stakeholder engagement activities, and functioning of than the 15th day after the end of each Investment Program (FIP-CU). the grievance mechanism(s) quarter. MEDD/FIP-CU B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS Notify the Association no later than 48 hours Promptly notify the Association of any incident or accident related to after learning of the incident or accident, and MEDD/FIP-CU the Project which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on no later than 24 hours for severe incidents the environment, the affected communities, the public or workers, including SEA/SH incidents. Agence Nationale de l'Électrification et including, inter alia, cases of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual des Services Énergétiques en Milieux harassment (SH), and accidents that result in death, serious or multiple Rural et Périurbain (ANSER) and Office of injury. Provide sufficient detail regarding the scope, severity, and Provide subsequent report to the Association Roads (OdR) possible causes of the incident or accident, indicating immediate within a timeframe acceptable to the measures taken or that are planned to be taken to address it, and any Association information provided by any contractor and/or supervising firm, as appropriate. Subsequently, at the Association’s request, prepare a report on the incident or accident and propose any measures to address it and prevent its recurrence. C CONTRACTORS’ MONTHLY REPORTS Submit the monthly reports to the Association MEDD/ FIP-CU, ANSER and OdR Require contractors, Office of Roads (ODR), provider (Local for the duration of the contract or sub- Implementation Agencies (LIAs)), and supervising firms to provide contract. monthly monitoring reports on ESHS performance in accordance with the metrics specified in the respective bidding documents and contracts, and submit such reports to the Association. ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The organizational structure of FIP-CU, MEDD/FIP-CU Maintain the existing FIP-CU in Kinshasa with qualified staff and including the existing socio-environmental resources to support management of ESHS risks and impacts of the specialist, a new full-time socio- Project including the existing socio-environmental specialist. In addition, environmental specialist and a GBV expert FIP-CU shall hire a new full-time socio-environmental specialist based at shall be maintained throughout the the national level a Gender-based Violence (GBV) expert and a implementation of the Project. biodiversity and natural resources management specialist. The new Socio-environmental specialist, a GBV expert and a biodiversity and natural 3|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY resources management specialist shall be hired within 90 days after the Project Effective Date and shall thereafter be maintained throughout the implementation of the Project. The Kongo Central, Kwilu, Kasai, Kasai Central, Lomami and Kasai Oriental provincial Establish and maintain six provincial representations of the FIP-CU representations of the PIU shall be established (Kongo Central, Kwilu, Kasai, Kasai Central, Lomami and Kasai Oriental) within 90 days after the Project Effective Date each including an assistant safeguards specialist with an expertise in and shall thereafter be maintained GBV issues (also in charge of Monitoring & Evaluation) in each targeted throughout the implementation of the Project province. Assistant safeguards specialists shall be hired within 90 days after the Project Effective Date and shall thereafter be maintained throughout the implementation of the Project. MoU shall be signed by the Project Effective Date FIP-CU shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding with ANSER and OdR in form and substance acceptable to the Association, has been executed and is in full force and effect. 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL INSTRUMENTS MEDD/FIP-CU 4|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY 1. Adopt and implement Environmental and Social Impact 1. Adopt the ESIA and ESMP prior to the Assessments (ESIAs), including GBV/SEA/SH evaluations and carrying out of subproject, and thereafter corresponding Environmental and Social Management Plans implement the ESIA and ESMP throughout (ESMPs) for subprojects (rural road/bridges Project implementation. rehabilitation/construction; agroforestry packages, tree plantations and land restoration; agroforestry packages and tree plantations; oil palm plantations; efficient and clean energy solutions including clean charcoal production.), consistent with the relevant ESSs. ESIAs/ESMPs for agroforestry packages, tree plantations land restoration and palm oil plantations shall include standard (s) for environmentally and socially sustainable agroforestry practices appropriate for small producers and a set of E&S criteria/checklist for small producers. ESIAs for other subprojects shall include ESMPs to be adopted for similar activities within a similar geographic area. The ESMPs shall include SEA/SH mitigation and prevention measures consistent with the SEA/SH Action Plan referred to in action 4.3 of this ESCP. 2. Adopt and implement an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the Project, consistent with the relevant ESSs. The ESMF shall include a SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan (SEA/SH AP a Pest 2. A draft ESMF including a SEA/SH AP was Management Plan and a list of Excluded Activities for financing disclosed on December 13, 2022. It has been under the Project. finalized, approved and shall be redisclosed by appraisal, and thereafter adopt and 3. Require and cause proponents of subprojects. to adopt and implement the ESMF throughout Project implement the site-specific Environmental and Social implementation. Management Plan (ESMP), including standard (s) for 3. Adopt the ESMP prior to the carrying out of environmentally and socially sustainable agroforestry practices subproject that requires the adoption of such appropriate for small producers and a set of E&S ESMP. Once adopted, implement the criteria/Checklist for small producers. respective ESMP throughout Project implementation. 5|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY MEDD/FIP-CU 1.3 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS As part of the preparation of procurement MEDD/FIP-CU Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP, including, inter alia, the documents and respective contracts. relevant E&S instruments, the Labor Management Procedures, and code Supervise contractors throughout Project of conduct, into the ESHS specifications of the procurement documents implementation. and contracts with contractors and supervising firms. Thereafter ensure that the contractors and supervising firms comply and cause subcontractors to comply with the ESHS specifications of their respective contracts, including SEA/SH mitigation measures. 1.4 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Throughout Project implementation. MEDD/FIP-CU Ensure that the consultancies, capacity building, training, and any other technical assistance activities under the Project including, inter alia, preparation and validation of land use plans; preparation of Simple Land Use Plans; development of management plans and dedicated committees for community forestry concessions (CFCLs); support national policy and regulatory frameworks for the development of cleaner cooking technologies and market are carried out in accordance with terms of reference acceptable to the Association, that are consistent with the ESSs. Thereafter ensure that the outputs of such activities comply with the terms of reference. 1.5 Adopt and implement respective Strategic Environmental and Social The SESA shall be prepared, consulted upon, MEDD/FIP-CU Assessment (SESA) for (i) enhanced land use planning and rights in disclosed and adopted as part of the land use targeted Provinces, and (ii) national policy and regulatory frameworks planning process and national policy for the for the development of cleaner cooking technologies. The SESA shall development of cleaner cooking technologies. Once adopted, implement the respective SESA throughout Project implementation. 6|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY assess and manage specific cumulative risks and impacts to the community, land use change and biodiversity arising from Project activities, including, inter alia, social exclusion, conflict, introduction of invasive species through reforestation and/or agroforestry activities, land use change impacts on livelihoods and biodiversity. 1.6 EXCLUSION LIST: Exclude the following types of activities as ineligible During the above evaluation process under MEDD/FIP-CU for funding under the project: Action 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 ▪ That results in long-term, permanent and/or irreversible negative impacts (e.g., loss of major natural habitat). ▪ That involves the transformation or degradation of critical natural habitats and may result in the loss of biodiversity, including any official protected natural areas, such as national parks and other protected areas or can cause degradation of critical habitats. ▪ That have a high probability of causing serious adverse effects on human health and / or the environment. ▪ That include activities that may have significant adverse social impacts and may give rise to significant social conflict between communities. ▪ That cause or lead to child abuse, child labor exploitation, forced labor or human trafficking. ▪ That result in involuntary restrictions on land use or access to legally designated parks and protected areas. ▪ That have significant risks and/or adverse impacts on sensitive cultural receptors or that could damage non-replicable cultural property. ▪ That impact land owned or claimed by Historically Disadvantaged Local Communities and /or Indigenous Peoples without complete and documented free, prior, and informed consent of such communities. ▪ All other excluded activities set out in the project's ESMF ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES Labor Management Procedures have been MEDD/FIP-CU prepared, consulted upon, and publicly disclosed on March 26, 2023. The LMP shall be adopted, and thereafter implemented throughout Project implementation. 7|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY Adopt and implement the Labor Management Procedures (LMP) for the Project, including, inter alia, provisions on working conditions, management of workers relationships, occupational health and safety (including personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness and response), signing code of conduct (including clauses prohibiting SEA/SH behavior and the sanctions in case of non- compliance in local languages), which will constitute a condition for employment, , regular training (in local languages) on GBV and SEA/SH risks and consequences, content of code of conduct and how to report SEA/SH incidents, forced labor, grievance arrangements for Project workers, and applicable requirements for contractors, subcontractors, and supervising firms. Child Labor: A child cannot be employed before the age of sixteen. A child aged fifteen may only be hired or kept in service, even as an apprentice, with the express permission of the juvenile court judge, after a psycho-medical opinion from an expert and the labor inspector. Children will not be allowed to operate heavy machinery, hazardous tools, or use toxic substances. 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS A workers’ grievance mechanism shall be MEDD/FIP-CU Establish and operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers, as established prior to engaging Project workers described in the LMP and consistent with ESS2. The GRM shall be and thereafter maintained and operated adapted to manage SEA/SH complaints safety and confidentially under throughout Project implementation a survivor centered approach, including a response protocol to ensure survivors are referred to quality GBV services in a timely, confidential and ethical manner. ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Adopt the WMP as part of ESMPs on MEDD/FIP-CU Assess and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste risks, timeframe specified in 1.2. Once adopted, consistent with ESS3, and include a waste management plan (WMP) in implement the respective WMP throughout the ESMPs to be prepared and adopted under action 1.2.1 above and in Project implementation accordance with the ESMF. 3.2 PEST MANAGEMENT PLANAdopt and implement a Pest Management Adopt and implement PMP as part of the MEDD/FIP-CU Plan to be included in the ESMF prepared under action 1.2 ESMF on timeframe specified in 1.2. RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND Same timeframe as for the adoption and MEDD/FIP-CU 3.3 MANAGEMENT implementation of the ESMPs in 1.2. for the 8|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY Incorporate resource efficiency and pollution prevention and subprojects that require the adoption of such management measures in the ESMPs to be prepared under action 1.2.1 ESMPs. above. ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY Same timeframe as specified in 1.2. for the MEDD/FIP-CU Incorporate measures to manage traffic and road safety risks as adoption and implementation of the ESMPs. required in the ESMPs to be prepared under action 1.2.1 above. 4.2 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY Same timeframe as specified in 1.2 for the MEDD/FIP-CU Assess and manage specific risks and impacts to the community arising adoption and implementation of the ESMPs. from Project activities, including, inter alia, behavior of Project workers, risks of labor influx, risks of water pollution resulting from palm oil and food crops, forest fire safety issues from activities inside forest areas, and limited life and fire safety risks for minor- small scale roads and bridges. Misuse and inappropriate storing and handling of pesticides and fertilizers are also a potentially serious risk to the safety, livelihoods and well-being of local communities, site safety awareness and access restrictions, response to emergency situations, and include mitigation measures in the ESMPs to be prepared in accordance with the ESMF. 4.3 SEA/SH RISKS The SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action MEDD/FIP-CU Develop and implement an SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan shall be adopted and implemented on the Plan (SEA/SH AP) annexed to the ESMF to manage the risks of sexual timeframe specified in 1.2 for the ESMF, which exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH) based on the was disclosed in the Country and by the results of a preliminary SEA/SH assessment and an SEA/SH screening, Association on December 13, 2022. and in accordance with the national provisions in force and the conventions ratified by the DRC regarding the fight against sexual violence, sexual exploitation of women and the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, etc.) as well as the requirements of the ESS 4 of the World Bank. 9|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY The SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan (SEA/SH AP) shall include prevention, mitigation and response measures including the following : (I) Provisions for drafting codes of conduct that specifically prohibit SEA/SH and spell out applicable sanctions. The SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan (SEA/SH AP) shall require these codes of conduct to be signed by all Project workers, Codes of Conduct (CoCs) shall be translated into local languages and signed by Project workers and posted at construction sites and other associated facilities. It shall apply to contracts or services other than consultancy services, commissioned or carried out under such contracts, shall cover inter alia SEA/SH and violence against children; (ii) An awareness-raising strategy that describes how Project workers and local communities will be made aware of the risks and consequences of gender-based violence, including SEA/SH, the responsibilities of workers under the code of conduct, and procedures to report these kinds of incidents; (iii) Provisions for organizing independent community consultations with women in safe and enabling environments and with female facilitators, which will provide information as to project-related risks for women and feedback on safe and accessible GRM reporting channels for SEA/SH complaints; (iv) A training strategy that describes the responsibilities of workers covered by the code of conduct, SEA/SH concepts, prohibited behaviours and sanctions for violations, and specific procedures to manage SEA/SH complaints in an ethical and confidential manner, following a survivor-centered approach; (v) Procedures under the GRM for handling SEA/SH grievances safely and confidentially and using a survivor-centered approach, including response and information- sharing protocols and information as to how the project will provide employees and the local population with information on how to report SEA/SH grievances and violations of the code of conduct to the SEA/SH GRM;(vi) Ensure that all tender documents (DAO), works contracts or service contracts other than consultancy services under the Project oblige suppliers/suppliers, subcontractors or consultants to adopt a code of conduct, including provisions to address SEA/SH and applicable sanctions, which will be given to all workers for signature; (vii) Provisions for mapping holistic package of services (psychosocial, medical, and legal) to which SEA/SH survivors will be referred, including the quality of the services that providers offer. 10 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY An estimated budget has been assigned to the SEA/SH Prevention and Response Action Plan (SEA/SH AP). Resources shall be mobilized from the national budget and from the Project's resources to ensure the effective implementation of risk management measures related to GBV/SEA/SH 4.4 SECURITY MANAGEMENT Before hiring security personnel, and MEDD/FIP-CU Use of Security Personnel: throughout the implementation of the Assess and implement measures to manage the risks of engaging Project. security personnel to safeguard project workers, sites, assets, and activities, as guided by the principles of proportionality and GIIP, and by applicable law, in relation to hiring, rules of conduct, training, equipping, and monitoring of such personnel. Management of Security Risks: Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and subsequent Security Management Plans (SMP), which shall be prepared prior to the start of construction, shall allow the Project to identify areas where the use of the monitoring plan shall be required. No activities in high or substantial risk areas shall be initiated until the Security Management Plans (SMPs) are completed. 11 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY Prior to the start of any relevant project activities ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT 5.1 RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK An RPF was disclosed on March 26, 2023, and MEDD/FIP-CU Adopt and implement a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) for the shall be adopted, and thereafter implement Project, consistent with ESS5. throughout Project implementation. 5.2 RESETTLEMENT PLANS Adopt and implement the respective RAP, MEDD/FIP-CU Adopt and implement resettlement action plans (RAP) for each activity including ensuring that before taking under the Project for which the RPF requires such RAP, as set out in the possession of the land and related assets, full RPF, and consistent with ESS5. compensation has been paid to Project- affected people and, as applicable, displaced people have been resettled and moving allowances have been provided. 5.3 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM As part of the RFP referred in 5.1 and the SEP MEDD/FIP-CU The grievance mechanism (GM) to address resettlement related referred to in 10.1. complaints shall be described in the RPF and SEP, and includes procedures to handle SEA/SH complaints. ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 6.1 BIODIVERSITY RISKS AND IMPACTS On timeframe specified for ESMF and MEDD/FIP-CU The ESMF and subsequent instruments (ESIA/ESMPs, SESAs) shall ESIAs/ESMPs in 1.2. include measures for screening and mitigation measures to ensure that Project activities, particularly those related to construction, rural road rehabilitation, agroforestry, tree plantations, land use planning activities, land restoration and palm oil plantations do not alter or cause the destruction of critical and/or natural habitats and otherwise comply with ESS6. 6.2 ESIAs/ESMPs for agroforestry, tree plantations, land restoration During the implementation phase of the MEDD/FIP-CU activities and palm oil plantations shall include standards for specific investments and prior to the environmentally and socially sustainable agroforestry practices implementation of any field activities, prepare appropriate for small producers and a set of E&S mitigation and submit to the Association the ESIAs & criteria/checklist for small producers. ESMPs. 6.3 For all sub-projects rated as High and Substantial, subproject briefs On timeframe specified for ESIAs/ESMPs in MEDD/FIP-CU and/or Terms of References (ToRs) for preparation of the E&S 1.2. instrument(s) shall be acceptable to the Association and consistent with 12 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY ESS6 requirements on preparation of a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP). ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES 7.1 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLANNING FRAMEWORK An IPPF was disclosed on March 26, 2023, and MEDD/FIP-CU Adopt and implement an Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) shall be adopted, and thereafter implemented for the Project, consistent with ESS7. This IPPF shall include guidelines throughout Project implementation. on where and how to apply the requirements of ESS7 on free, prior, and informed consent. 7.2 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLAN Adopt the IPP prior to the carrying out of any MEDD/FIP-CU Adopt and implement an Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP) for each activity that requires the preparation of such activity under the Project for which the IPPF requires such IPP as set IPP. Once adopted, implement the respective out in the IPPF and consistent with ESS7. IPP throughout Project implementation. 7.3 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM On timeframe specified in 7.1 for the IPPF MEDD/FIP-CU The grievance mechanism to address complaints submitted by and 10.1 for the SEP. indigenous peoples shall be described in both the IPPF and SEP, and shall include procedures to handle SEA/SH complaints. This grievance mechanism shall be culturally appropriate and accessible to affected indigenous peoples and consider the availability of judicial recourse and customary dispute settlement mechanisms. ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.1 CULTURAL HERITAGE RISKS AND IMPACTS Adopt the Cultural Heritage Management Plan MEDD/FIP-CU Adopt and implement a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) as (CHMP) as part of the ESMPs prior to the part of the ESMPs, in accordance with the ESIAs to be prepared under carrying out of any activity that requires the action 1.2.1 above, and consistent with ESS8. preparation of such CHMP. Once adopted, implement the respective ESMPs, including CHMP, throughout Project implementation. 8.2 CHANCE FINDS Include the chance find procedures in the MEDD/FIP-CU Include and implement the chance finds procedures, as part of the ESMP on timeframe specified in 1.2. ESMPs to be prepared under action 1.2.1 above, consistent with ESS8. Implement the procedures throughout Project implementation. ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES :This standard is not relevant ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 13 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN PREPARATION AND The SEP (including the draft Grievance MEDD/FIP-CU IMPLEMENTATION Redress Mechanism) was approved, adopted, (i) Develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and published in-country March 26, 2023 consistent with ESS10, which commits to disseminate nationally during Project preparation and throughout project The SEP shall be adopted and thereafter implementation implemented throughout Project (ii) Disseminate information about the Project to enable implementation. stakeholders to: - understand its risks and impacts, as well as its potential opportunities. - voice their opinions, interests, and expectations on the design of the project and its components. (iii) Ensure the implementation of the SEP, which may be modified and updated (and reissued) as needed during Project implementation. provide stakeholders with timely, relevant, understandable and accessible information, and consult with them in a culturally appropriate manner, which is free of manipulation, interference, coercion, discrimination and intimidation. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM Establish the grievance mechanism (in the MEDD/FIP-CU Develop, adopt, implement, and maintain an SEA/SH sensitive SEP), including the SEA/SH procedures Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) accessible to all Project-affected under the same timeframe as action 10.1, parties, as described in the SEP. This mechanism shall include and thereafter maintain and operate the procedures that ensure ethical and confidential handling of mechanism throughout Project complaints, as well as be guided by a survivor-centered approach. The implementation. GRM shall also include referral services to which SEA/SH survivors shall be referred as appropriate. These services shall cover, at a minimum, medical, psychological, and legal assistance. This Grievance Redress Mechanism shall be supported by a communication plan to ensure that the local populations affected by the Project are aware of the existence of this mechanism and are aware of the procedures for submitting and processing complaints and other avenues of redress. CAPACITY SUPPORT 14 | P a g e ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – [name] Project MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY CS1 Training to be provided and targeted groups (PIU staff, stakeholders, Within 90 days after the Project Effective MEDD/FIP-CU communities, Project workers, Office of Roads, Local Implementation Date and throughout Project implementation Agencies (LIAs)) on the following illustrative list of topics: • The FIP-CU coordinator and E&S specialist shall need to receive adequate training on ESF requirements, as specified in the ESCP, with close support from the Association team, before the start of project activities • standard for environmentally and socially sustainable silvicultural practices appropriate for small producers and a set of E&S criteria/checklist for small producers • Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) of the World Bank, the E&S instruments prepared for the Project, participatory monitoring and evaluation for the projects, a tracking system of E&S aspects during project implementation, and other significant actions as detailed in the project’s Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) • stakeholder mapping and engagement • specific aspects of environmental and social assessment • emergency preparedness and response • community health and safety • promotion and training on health and safety matters, including integrated pest management to secure the prevention of adverse health impacts among producers and adjacent communities • Awareness raising, capacity building and measures to mitigate and response SEA/SH risks under project, including basic concepts around GBV, content of code of conduct, and how to report and handle SEA/SH complaints • Training on child labor and associated OHS measures for child workers who might work with hazardous tools (e.g., heavy machinery) or substances (e.g., pesticides) CS2 Training for Project workers on occupational health and safety Within 90 days after the Project Effective MEDD/FIP-CU including on emergency prevention and preparedness and response Date and throughout Project implementation arrangements to emergency situations. 15 | P a g e