Introduction
Scott Wilson Nepal is awarded the Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) Expert for DCRL. The project seeks to ensure the social and environmental safeguards to better manage the social and environmental risks associated that align with the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
SWN facilitate the project with a dedicated professional team who have experience and understanding in SES to carry out the assignment to ensure compliance with DCRL and SES components in Khotang and Okhaldhunga, Province 1.
Objective of the Assignment
The main objective of the assignment is to ensure compliance with DCRL and Social and Environment Safeguard (SES) policies through the implementation of environmental and social safeguard measures.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- Conducting Social and Environmental screening of DCRL’s key flagship activities, i.e., installation of 5 hydro met stations, 3 water uplifting schemes and other 22 watershed management activities
- Prepare Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
- Oversight and monitoring the implementation of SES measures, preparing guidance, checklists, and tools aligning with UNDP/GEF
- Implementing SES training to project staffs and relevant stakeholders.
Key Activities and Service Provided by SWN
In undertaking the assignment SWN is undertaking the following activities:
- Conduct social and environmental screening and assessment of key flagship activities.
- Design a detailed ESMP that aligns with the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF).
- Design and conduct capacity-building activities.
- Develop tools and monitor implemented ESMP.
Outcome
- Environmental and social challenges and opportunities are identified. ESMP is prepared accordingly.
- Capacity building tools and activities are developed and are undertaken for relevant stakeholders.
- ESMP implemented is monitored and reported.
