Draft Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Released
The Environment Ministry has unveiled a draft plan that will dictate how prospective infrastructure projects situated along the coast ought to be assessed before they can apply for clearance. The draft Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) is part of a World Bank-funded project.
Highlights of the Project
- Guidelines for Coastal States: The document lays out guidelines for coastal States to adopt when they approve and regulate projects in coastal zones.
- Integrated Coastal Management: The project seeks to assist the government in enhancing coastal resource efficiency and resilience, by building collective capacity (including communities and decentralised governance) for adopting and implementing ....
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