Tenders Are Invited For Analysis Of Options To Provide Irrigation Facilities For The Eba Project

Tenders Are Invited For Analysis Of Options To Provide Irrigation Facilities For The Eba ProjectProject Environmental And Social Impact Assessment Esia StudyThe Project Aims To Build The Climate Resilience Of Rural Gambian Communities And Facilitate The Development Of A Sustainable Natural Resource Based Green Economy In The Project Regions The Eba Project Is Divided Into Three Main Components A Restoration Of Degraded Forests And Agricultural Landscapes With Climate Resilient Plant Species That Provide Ecosystem Goods And Services B Establishment Of Community Based Commercially Viable Natural Resource Based BusinessesC Policy Support Institutional Strengthening And Knowledge Generation To Support Large Scale Implementation Of Eba In The GambiaThe Scope Of Work Under These Tor Will Be Carried Out Through Three Phases A Conduct A Preliminary Mission Visit To The Country Project Sites For Environmental And Social Screening Ess Or Scoping Study Taking Stock Of Related Risks And Impacts Of Activities Of Proposed Actions To Finalise The Inception Report The Ess Must Be Conducted In Accordance With Gcf S Guidelines For Environmental And Social Screening Of The Proposed Activities The Results Of The Screening Form The Basis For Assigning The Environmental And Social Risk Category Of Activities And Inform Decisions On The Extent And Depth Of Environmental And Social Due Diligence That Will Be Undertaken B Conduct Esia Taking Into Account The Following Consideration Environmental And Social Impacts Associated With The Irrigation Options Are Assessed And Examined At The Earliest Planning Stage Possible Environmental Impacts To Be Investigated Shall Include Factors That Impact The Natural Environment Water Soil Water Usage Ecosystems Etc Social Concerns Include Landscape Gender Cultural Heritage And The Surrounding Communities Understanding Acceptance Feedback Regarding The Risks The Direct And Immediate Impacts Will Also Be Examined And Investigated Alternative Proposals And Or Minimization Measures To Prevent Or Reduce Adverse Impacts Are Examined To Choose A Better Project Option In Terms Of Environmental And Social Considerations In Examination Of Measures Priority Is To Be Given To The Prevention Of Environmental Impact And When This Is Not Possible Minimization And Reduction Of Impact Must Be Considered Next Analysis Of Environmental Costs And Benefits Taking Into Consideration Economic Financial Institutional Social And Technical Aspects The Esia Will Ensure That The Construction And Operation Of The Proposed Irrigation Options Will Be In Compliance With Relevant National Laws And Ordinances As Well As The Unep And Gcf Guidelines And Safeguards C Conduct Community Consultations In All Communities Directly Or Indirectly Affected By The Construction Of Irrigation Facilities

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