Republic of Guatemala Guatemala Emission Reduction Program (P167132) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) June 2021 (negotiated) Revised July 2024 Borrower: Guatemala Project Executing Unit: INAB Program Entity: MINFIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Program Entity, the Republic of Guatemala, represented by the Ministry of Public Finance (MINFIN) is planning the implementation of the Emissions Reduction Program (the RE Program). The program will be implemented through the Ministry of Public Finance (MINFIN) as the Program Entity and the National Forest Institute (INAB) as the Program Executing Unit, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 202020 of the Congress of the República, published in the Diario de Centro América on April 16, 2020. In addition, it will have the participation of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA), the National Council of Areas Protected (CONAP). The ER Program Measures will be carried out through different governmental and nongovernmental actors under the supervision of the Program Executing Unit INAB. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, acting as Trustee for Tranche A and Tranche B of the Carbon Fund of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (hereinafter, the Trustee), has agreed to enter into Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA)s for the Program. 2. The Republic of Guatemala will implement material measures and actions to ensure that the Program is implemented in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) of the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out the material measures and actions, any specific documents or plans, as well as the timing for each of these. 3. The Republic of Guatemala will implement the Program in a manner that is consistent with the E&S documents required under the ESSs and referred to in this ESCP, namely the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and its Annexes and subsequent plans, as applicable, which includes, inter alia: a) Integrated Pest Management Guidelines; b) Biodiversity Action Plan; c) Guidelines for Forest Management Plans both for commercial and small-scale activities; d) Cultural Heritage Protection Plan, e) Labor Management Plan (LMP); f) Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and subsequent plans, as applicable; g) Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) and subsequent plans, as applicable; h) Process Framework (PF) and subsequent plans, as applicable; and i) Stakeholders Engagement Plan (SEP). 4. The Republic of Guatemala, through the Executing Unit and through the legal instruments aimed at the implementation of the program (agreements or contracts), is responsible for compliance with the ESCP, even if the different ministries, agencies or units to which referenced in point 1 are responsible for carrying out specific ESCP measures. To this end, a budget plan has been established for the Executing Unit. Part of the budget is allocated to the implementation and monitoring of the ESCP. 5. As agreed between the Trustee and the Republic of Guatemala, this ESCP may be updated periodically during the execution of the program, to reflect changes in the program, unforeseen circumstances, or in response to the evaluation of the results of the program carried out according to this ESCP. In such circumstances, the Republic of Guatemala will agree with the Trustee and update the ESCP to reflect the changes. The agreements on the changes made to the PCAS will be documented through the exchange of letters signed by the Trustee and the Republic of Guatemala. The Republic of Guatemala will promptly release the updated ESCP. 6. When there are changes in the Program, unforeseen circumstances or their results derive in changes in the risks and impacts during the execution of the Program, the Republic of Guatemala will manage with the corresponding entities so that they program the necessary resources within their own assigned budget, to implement the actions and measures that allow addressing these risks and impacts. Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala Guatemala Emission Reduction Program (P167132) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN July 2024 MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY MONITORING AND REPORTING A IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: Throughout the term of the ERPAs. INAB, through the Executing Unit This ESCP and the environmental and social documents related of the Program. to the ER Program are applicable to the emissions reduction period between January 1, 2020 until date of the ERPAs and throughout implementation of the ER Program. B PERIODIC PRESENTATION OF REPORTS: ER Monitoring Reports at the conclusion of INAB, through the Executing Unit Prepare and submit to the Trustee monitoring reports on the each Reporting Period. In years where there is of the Program environmental and social performance of the ER Program no ER Monitoring Report requirement under Measures, including the implementation of the environmental the ERPAs (i.e., in years that are in the middle and social instruments referred to in the ESCP, including the ERP of a Reporting Period), there is still annual Monitoring Report of the FCPF1, Annexes 1, 2, 3, 4. reporting as required as per ESF rules and regulations. For the report on the period prior to the signing of the ERPA (from January 1, 2020 until date of the ERPAs), the monitoring ER monitoring report of the Executing Unit report shall contain information on the compliance with the ESSs that includes compliance with the ESSs, for during this period, as well as the proposed remedial actions in the the first monitoring period which includes the event of finding compliance gaps, and the plan for the period prior to the signing of ERPAs (from implementation of said remedial actions (called “action plan”). January 1, 2020 until date of the ERPAs and January 1, 2021 until the signing of the ERPA). Independent verification shall be carried out after the self-reporting of the Executing Unit, in a way as to be able to correct eventual gaps that may be identified. 1 See: https://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/sites/fcp/files/2019/Sep/FCPF%20Emission%20Reductions%20Monitoring%20Report_2019_ES.pdf 2|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala These monitoring reports must be delivered according to the deadlines indicated in the Program Operating Manual (MOP). C INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS REPORTING: The implementers of REDD+ initiatives INAB, through the Executing Unit Promptly notify the Trustee of any incident or accident related to commit to notify the Executing Unit, of the Program. the ER Program which has, or is likely to have, a significant according to the procedures and timeframes adverse effect on the environment, the affected communities, the to be established by the Executing Unit, public or workers, including, among others, any accident that within 48 hours of learning of the incident or results death, serious or multiple injuries, in areas where ER accident. Program Measure(s) (as defined in ERPA General Conditions) are implemented. Furthermore, the Executing Unit will notify Subsequently, prepare a report on the incident or accident, the Trustee within the timeframes established including the site, the number of workers or residents of the in coordination with the Trustee, and the community or other people involved, indicating the immediate report on the event will be provided as measures taken to address it, whether there were any injuries, and requested, within an acceptable timeframe to any information or report provided by any contractor and the Trustee. supervising entity, and propose any measures to prevent its recurrence. D BENEFIT SHARING PLAN (BSP): The implementers of early REDD+ Programs, INAB, through the Executing Unit The Benefit Sharing Plan for the ER Program requires that early new REDD+ Programs and SIGAP of the Program, in coordination REDD+ Programs, new REDD+ Programs, and Guatemalan Management Models must submit the BSP for with Program partner institutions Protected Areas Management System (SIGAP for its acronym in approval to the Executing Unit, at the latest (MARN, MAGA, CONAP). Spanish) Models develop their own benefit sharing plans, which six months after the beginning of the must comply with the principles of benefit sharing defined in the Reporting Period for which it intends to Emissions Reduction Program (see Section 2.3 of the Program). receive results-based payments. Furthermore, One of these principles is transparency and social inclusion. they must be registered in MARN’s Registry Transparency includes decision-making and management of of Programs for the Removal and Reduction funds. The implementers of early REDD+ Programs, new of GHG Emissions. REDD+ Programs, and SIGAP Management Models should make the sub-BSP available to the public in a way that is culturally appropriate. Furthermore, the beneficiaries of the BSP may use the Feedback and Gradience Redress Mechanism to submit complaints. 3|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala E THIRD PARTY MONITORING: During implementation of the ER Program INAB, through the Executing Unit The Trustee might arrange for independent third-party monitoring of the Program, in coordination with of implementation of the environmental and social instruments, Program partner institutions (MARN, as well as the Benefit Sharing Plan. Third party monitoring would MAGA, CONAP). be separate from the verification of emissions reduction generated by the ER Program. In case the Trustee decides third party monitoring is required, The Trustee will review the information of third-party monitoring, along with the selfreporting and verification (verifying the volume of the emissions reduction generated) to determine whether to pay fully or partially under the ERPA to the Program Entity. The Republic of Guatemala commits to cooperating fully with any third-party monitor arranged by the Trustee to monitor the implementation of the ESCP, including the environmental and social instruments referred to therein, and/or the Benefit Sharing Plan (BSP), including, inter alia, by providing timely and complete records, data, reports, and facilitating any site visits by the third-party monitor. ESS 1: ASSESSSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Within three months after the signing of the INAB. a. INAB shall establish and maintain the Executing Unit of the ER Program and throughout its Program with qualified staff and resources for managing E&S implementation. risks of the ER Program. b. Establish an Environmental and Social team/unit, including an Within three months after the signing of the INAB, through the Executing Unit Environmental Specialist and a Social and Gender Specialist, ER Program and throughout its of the Program. with clear responsibilities to implement all the commitments implementation. established in the ESMF and other environmental and social documents prepared in compliance with the ESCP and the ESS. 4|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala c. The Executing Unit will develop and maintain adequate Within three months after the signing of the INAB, through the Executing Unit institutional and collaboration arrangements with the Entity of ER Program and throughout its of the Program, in coordination the Program (MINFIN), as well as with other partner agencies implementation. with Program partner institutions involved in Program implementation (including MARN, (MARN, MAGA, CONAP). MAGA, CONAP): (i) to establish its participation in the Benefit Sharing National Committee, (ii) formalize their participation in regular monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of environmental and social measures. d. MINFIN to allocate adequate resources for providing Throughout project implementation. The Republic of Guatemala. oversight, supervision, coordination for the implementation of the ESCP and the implementation of the E&S management, including all the instruments. 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT Has been prepared before appraisal of the INAB, through the Executing Unit FRAMEWORK (ESMF): Program, finalized before signing of the ER of the Program, in coordination Prepare, disclose, consult, adopt and implement an Program, and will be implemented with Program partner institutions Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for throughout all stages of the ER Program. (MARN, MAGA, CONAP). the ER Program, in a manner acceptable to the Trustee. The ESMF will be prepared pursuant to ESS1 and will include information on vulnerable groups and specific measures to prevent their potential social exclusion. The ESMF includes, inter alia, a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), a Process Framework (PF), an Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF), Guidelines on Cultural Heritage, Guidelines for Forest Management Plans, Labor Management Procedures, Guidelines for a Biodiversity Action Plan, Integrated Pest Management Guidelines, and requirements for developing site specific Environmental and Social Management Plans. The Program Entity shall screen and exclude from the program any ER Program Measures that may fall within the exclusion criteria set out in the ESMF. 5|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 1.3 MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: During implementation of the ER Program For monitoring, INAB, through the Take the necessary measures that implementers of REDD+ and Program Executing Unit, will lead initiatives prepare, consult, adopt and implement specific E&S (i) before execution of the actions that the monitoring process as detailed Plans in accordance with the Environmental and Social require specific environmental and in the Project Operational Manual. Management Framework (ESMF) and its annexes. social plans to be prepared in accordance with the ESMF. Take the necessary measures to ensure that REDD+ initiatives (ii) during implementation of actions implement the measures in a manner that is consistent with the initiated to meet the Environmental ESMF and its Annexes. and Social Standards (ESSs), supervised by the Executing Unit. 1.4 PERMISSIONS, CONSENTS, AND AUTHORIZATIONS: Throughout ER Program implementation, INAB, through the Executing Unit Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of prior to the start of activities requiring of the Program. REDD+ initiatives obtain the permissions, consents, and permissions, consents, or authorizations. authorizations applicable to the Program from the pertinent national authorities, as applicable. 1.5 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Throughout ER Program implementation, INAB, through the Executing Unit Take the necessary measures to ensure that REDD+ initiatives beginning with the signing of the ER Program of the Program obtain support through studies and training, and that any and with the timeframe stipulated in the last technical assistance provided within the Program complies with page of this ESCP. the requirements of the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). 1.6 INCLUSION OF NEW ACTIVITIES: The consequences of including new activities INAB, through the Executing Unit Under the ER Program, new activities may be included as part of on the compliance with the ESSs and the need of the Program, in coordination the ER Program during implementation, subject to prior for retrofitting through corrective E&S action with Program partner institutions review/due diligence by the Trustee. If the due diligence reveals plans for Program management will be (MARN, MAGA, CONAP). that an activity cannot be managed according to the analyzed in-depth during the due diligence of environmental and social instruments, the activity should be any new initiative or activity. submitted to retrofitting through corrective E&S action plans, or it will not be included in the ER Program. 6|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 1.7 MONITORING AND VERIFICATION OF SAFEGUARDS: The consequences of potential INAB, through the Executing Unit Any gap that is identified by the report of the Executing Unit and noncompliance of activities with the ESCP, or of the Program, in coordination by Trustee through supervision should be remedied through the environmental and social instruments s with Program partner institutions corrective measures and action plans, which should be and the need for retrofitting for Program (MARN, MAGA, CONAP). implemented prior to carrying out monitoring and independent management will be analyzed in depth during verification by a third party for a given Reporting Period on the due diligence / prior review and remedied environmental and social performance. In case the gaps have not by the Executing Unit. been adequately filled at the time of carrying out third party monitoring, the emissions reduction corresponding to the activities in question will not be counted. ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: Has been prepared before appraisal of the INAB, through the Executing Unit INAB shall develop labor management procedures (LMP) Program, finalized before signing of the ER of the Program, in coordination consistent with national legislation and ESS2, in a manner Program, and will be implemented with Program partner institutions acceptable to the Trustee. The LMP shall contain a code of throughout all the stages of the ER Program. (MARN, MAGA, CONAP). conduct. These procedures will apply for workers participating in the ER Program. Implementation: Funds from the implementers of REDD+ initiatives. 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROGRAM WORKERS: Throughout implementation of REDD+ INAB as the executing entity of the A grievance mechanism for ER Program workers will be initiatives during Program implementation. Program, with the partner established, maintained, and operated according to what is institutions described in the Labor Management Procedures. The grievance (MARN, CONAP, MAGA) and the mechanism will provide a code of conduct and recommendations entities responsible for the on how to treat victims of gender-based violence, including implementation of the REDD+ sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment, and will initiatives. mainstream gender considerations. 2.3 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) Throughout implementation of REDD+ INAB, through the Executing Unit MEASURES: Entities implementing ER Program measures and initiatives during Program implementation. of the Program, in coordination the BSP are required to carry out their activities in accordance with REDD+ initiatives. with the occupational, health and safety (OHS) measures, including preparedness and response to emergencies in accordance with the guidelines of the ESMF, the ESSs and World Bank Group guidelines on environment, health, and safety. 7|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 2.4 TRAINING OF PROGRAM WORKERS: Throughout implementation of REDD+ INAB, through the Executing Unit Train Program Workers to increase awareness of the risks to and initiatives during Program implementation. of the Program. mitigation measures for impacts on local communities, including matters related to health and prevention of gender violence, including harassment and sexual aggression. ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Throughout Program implementation. INAB, through the Executing Unit Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of of the Program, in coordination REDD+ initiatives comply with the commitment not to use with Program partner institutions pesticides for vegetation control as established in the Integrated (MARN, MAGA, CONAP), within Pest Management Guidelines. the framework of their responsibility, in coordination with the entities responsible for implementation of REDD+ initiatives. 3.2 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES Has been prepared before appraisal of the INAB, through the Executing Unit Develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management Plan Program, finalized before the signing of the of the Program, in coordination Guidelines (IPMP Guidelines) as part of the ESMF. ER Program, and will be implemented with the Program partner throughout all the stages of the ER Program. institutions (MARN, MAGA, CONAP), within the framework of their responsibility, in coordination with the entities responsible for the implementation of REDD+ initiatives. ESSS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY: Throughout implementation of REDD+ INAB, through the Executing Unit Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of initiatives during Program implementation. of the Program, in coordination REDD+ initiatives include traffic and road safety management with the entities responsible for measures in the site specific ESMPs, if so required by the ESMF. implementation of REDD+ initiatives. 8|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 4.2 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY: Throughout implementation of REDD+ INAB, through the Executing Unit Entities implementing the ER Program Measures and the BSP initiatives during Program implementation. of the Program, in coordination will prepare and implement measures, including Codes of with the entities responsible for Conduct and their enforcement, to manage impacts to the implementation of REDD+ community arising from Program activities, including the initiatives. management of the behavior of Program workers, response to emergency situations, and, if so required by the ESMF, include these measures in the site specific ESMPs to be prepared in accordance with the ESMF. 4.3 SECURITY MANAGEMENT: Throughout implementation of REDD+ INAB, through the Executing Unit Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of initiatives during Program implementation. of the Program, in coordination underlying activities undertake measures and actions to evaluate with the entities responsible for and manage human security risks. This is aimed at the implementation of REDD+ communities affected by the Program and Program workers who initiatives. might need to hire security personnel to protect their employees, installations, assets, and operations, in accordance with the guidelines of the World Bank Group on the use of security personnel. These measures and actions will be part of the Labor Management Procedures and if applicable, the ESMP which will be prepared in accordance with the ESMF. ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT 5.1 PROCESS FRAMEWORK AND ECONOMIC LOSSES: The instruments been prepared and consulted INAB, through the Executing Unit Prepare, consult, disclose, adopt and implement a Resettlement before appraisal of the Program, finalized of the Program, in coordination Policy Framework (RPF) and a Process Framework (PF) in before signing of the ER Program and will be with the entities responsible for accordance with ESS 5, in a manner acceptable to the Trustee. implemented throughout all the stages of the implementation of REDD+ ER Program. initiatives. Preparation of the Require and ensure that REDD+ initiatives implement the Interinstitutional Coordination measures in a manner consistent with the RPF and the PF. Committee (ICC) of the INAB. 9|Page Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 5.2 RESETTLEMENT PLANS: Prepare, approve, and begin implementation INAB, through the Executing Unit Apply the exclusion criteria of the RPF and ensure that before any land acquisition or impact on the of the Program, in coordination implementers of REDD+ initiatives consistently apply the affected persons. with the entities responsible for exclusion criteria and develop, prepare, consult, and implement implementation of REDD+ specific Resettlement Plans consistent with the requirements of initiatives, if applicable. RPF and ESS 5, if these should be necessary (e.g., economic losses). 5.3 MONITORING AND REPORTING: If necessary, before beginning of resettlement INAB, through the Executing Unit In case of resettlement or economic losses, INAB will designate activities and during implementation of the of the Program, in coordination a specialist to monitor social safeguards and resettlement plans, resettlement. with the entities responsible for who will submit reports at the end of each monitoring period on implementation of REDD+ the progress made in the implementation of the plans. initiatives. ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 6.1 BIODIVERSITY RISKS AND IMPACTS: Guidelines have been prepared before INAB, through the Executing Unit Prepare, consult, disclose and implement a Biodiversity Action appraisal of the Program, finalized before the of the Program, in coordination Plan and Guidelines for Forest Management Plans in accordance signing of the ER Program and will be with Program partner institutions with ESS 6 and in a manner acceptable to the Trustee. implemented throughout all the stages of the (MARN, MAGA, CONAP), within ER Program. the framework of their competence. 6.2 Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of Throughout implementation of the ER INAB, through the Executing Unit REDD+ initiatives implement the Guidelines for a Biodiversity Program. of the Program, in coordination Action Plan and Guidelines for Forest Management Plans as with the entities responsible for the provided for in the annex of the ESMF. implementation of REDD+ initiatives. ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES 7.1 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FRAMEWORK: Framework been prepared before appraisal of INAB, through the Executing Unit Prepare, consult, disclose, adopt and implement an Indigenous the Program, finalized before the signing of of the Program, in coordination Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) in accordance with ESS 7 the ER Program, and will be implemented with Program partner institutions and in a manner acceptable to the Trustee. throughout all the stages of the ER Program. (MARN, MAGA, CONAP), within the framework of their competence, in coordination with the entities responsible for implementation of REDD+ initiatives. 10 | P a g e Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 7.2 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PLANS: Indigenous Peoples Plans must be prepared INAB, through the Executing Unit Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of and implemented before start of in the of the Program, in coordination REDD+ initiatives prepare, consult, disclose, adopt and respective activities by REDD+ initiative with the entities responsible for implement, as applicable, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs) implementors. implementation of REDD+ consistent with the requirements of ESS 7 and the IPPF. initiatives. 7.3 MONITORING AND REPORTING: Before start of activities that require INAB, through the Executing Unit INAB will designate a specialist in charge of monitoring social Indigenous Peoples Plans. of the Program, in coordination safeguards and indigenous peoples plans. This specialist will with the entities responsible for submit reports at the end of each monitoring period on the implementation of REDD+ progress made in the implementation of the plans. initiatives. ESS. 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 8.1 CHANCE FINDS: Guidelines have been prepared before INAB, through the Executing Unit Prepare, consult, disclose, and implement the Protection of appraisal of the Program, finalized before of the Program, in coordination Cultural Heritage Standards in line with ESS 8 and in a manner signing of the ER Program, and will be with Program partner institutions acceptable to the Trustee. The guidelines include chance find implemented throughout all the stages of the (MARN, MAGA, CONAP), within procedures and consider tangible and intangible cultural ER Program. the framework of their competence. heritage. 8.2 Take the necessary measures to ensure that implementers of Implemented throughout all the stages of the INAB, through the Executing Unit REDD+ initiatives implement the Protection of Cultural ER Program, as applicable. of the Program, in coordination Heritage Standards as established in the ESMF and its Annexes, with the entities responsible for as applicable. implementation of REDD+ initiatives. ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES Not relevant to the Program. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN PREPARATION Plan has been prepared before appraisal of the INAB, through the Executing Unit AND IMPLEMENTATION: Program, finalized before signing of the ER of the Program, in coordination Prepare, consult, disclose and implement a Stakeholder Program, and will be implemented throughout with Program partner institutions Engagement Plan (SEP) acceptable to the Trustee and aligned all the stages of the ER Program. (MARN, MAGA, CONAP), within with ESS 10. the framework of their competence. 11 | P a g e Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala 10.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEP: Throughout ER Program implementation. INAB, through the Executing Unit Implement the SEP. of the Program, in coordination with the entities responsible for implementation of REDD+ initiatives. 10.3 PROGRAM GRIEVANCE MECHANISM: The Trustee will verify that this mechanism is INAB as the executing entity of the As described in the ESMF, IPPF, RPF, PF and SEP (and other in place before effectiveness of the Program Program, with the partner environmental and social instruments), prepare and make the and that it is maintained throughout its institutions necessary arrangements to establish the grievance mechanism of implementation. (MARN, CONAP, MAGA) and the the Program acceptable to the Trustee. The GRM shall contain entities responsible for the subsections or specific segments to process in a differentiated implementation of the REDD+ manner work-related complaints and those related to gender- initiatives. based violence, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment. It should also cover complaints associated with ESS 7 and include the necessary provisions to into account sociocultural specificity of indigenous peoples. 10.4 PUBLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL Draft versions of the frameworks were INAB, through the Executing Unit MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS: prepared and published before appraisal and of the Program, for framework The Environmental and Social Management Framework the final versions disclosed before signing of documents. (ESMF) of the Program and its subsequent Annexes and plans, the Emissions Reduction Program Agreement as applicable to be consulted and disclosed. The Annexes of the (ERPA)2. Entities responsible for ESMF include: - Integrated Pest Management Guidelines; - implementation of REDD+ Guidelines for a Biodiversity Action Plan; - Guidelines for initiatives for individual plans. Draft versions of plans will be published when Forest Management Plans both for commercial and small-scale needed and before any REDD+ initiative is activities; - Protection of Cultural Heritage Standards; - Labor implemented. Management Procedures (LMP); - Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and subsequent plans, as applicable; - Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) and subsequent plans, as applicable; - Process Framework (PF) and subsequent plans, as applicable; and - Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). 2 See INAB page for the published documents consulted. They will be updated with the final version. URL: http://portal.inab.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/programa-inversion-forestal-fip 12 | P a g e Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) of the Republic of Guatemala CAPACITY SUPPORT (TRAINING) MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIME PERIOD RESPONSIBLE ENTITY/AUTHORITY • Provide sufficient training to the staff of the Executing Unit and of Training will be provided after • The Trustee will provide initial the entities responsible for implementation of REDD+ initiatives on Appraisal/signature of the ERPAs and before training to the Executing Unit on compliance with the ESMF and other instruments, and on the Program implementation begins, with a view to compliance of the ESMF and Environmental and Social Standards of the World Bank. providing training on time for the preparation of other instruments, on the • Carry out, among others, specific training on: Indigenous Peoples the first ER Monitoring Report which will Environmental and Social Planning Framework (IPPF), Process Framework, Resettlement include evidence demonstrating that the Standards of the World Bank, Policy Framework, biodiversity and corresponding action plans, emission reductions generated prior to the the preparation of plans, and on Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Grievance Mechanism, and labor signing of Emissions Reduction Program prevention of gender-based Management Procedures in the context of the Labor Management Agreements (ERPAs) were generated in a violence and other specific Framework, including monitoring and preparation of reports during manner that is consistent with the ESMF and priority subjects, such as implementation of the ER Program and reports on compliance of ESCP. monitoring and preparation of ESS for emissions generated prior to the signing of the ERPA. reports. • Program workers will receive training and documentation on labor Training will be provided to Program workers • The Executing Unit will provide management procedures, including the claim mechanism required once the contracts are signed and before the specific training to and the by ESS 2. execution of the service. entities responsible for • Sufficient training will be provided to the staff of the Executing implementation of REDD+ Unit and of the entities responsible for implementation of REDD+ initiatives on the preparation of initiatives on prevention of gender-based violence and care for E&S plans. victims. • The Executing Unit and the • Facilitate the conditions for community monitoring once the entities responsible for specific activities of the Program’s environmental and social implementation of REDD+ management instruments and of the Benefit Sharing Plan, are initiatives will provide specific identified. training to program workers. 13 | P a g e