THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Republic of Tunisia Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project (P169955) ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) [10/14/2019] 1|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) The Republic of Tunisia Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project (P169955) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Republic of Tunisia (the Borrower) is planning to implement the Sustainable Oasis landscape Management Project (the Project), with the involvement of the following Ministries/agencies/units: Ministry of Local Affairs an Environment - (MLAE). The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development hereinafter the Bank has agreed to provide financing for the Project. 2. The Borrower will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out a summary of the material measures and actions. 3. Where the ESCP refers to specific plans or other documents, whether they have already been prepared or are to be developed, the ESCP requires compliance with all provisions of such plans or other documents. In particular, the ESCP requires compliance with the provisions set out in the Project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), the Resettlement Framework (RF) and Labor Management Procedures (LMP) developed by MLAE, and the Environmental and social Management Plans (ESMPSs), Resettlement Plans (RPs) to be developed by MLAE and Labor Management Plans (LMPs) to be prepared by contractors before any commencement of works. 4. The table below summarizes the material measures and actions that are required as well as the timing of the material measures and actions. The Borrower is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by the MLAE referenced in 1. above. 5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Bank by the Borrower as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Bank will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project. 6. As agreed by the Bank and the Borrower, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, The Borrower will propose changes to be approved by the Bank and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the Bank and the Borrower. The Borrower will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. Depending on the project, the ESCP may also specify the funding necessary for completion of a measure or action. 7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Borrower shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts. 2|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed ESCP Monitoring and Reporting REGULAR REPORTING: Prepare and submit regular monitoring Six-monthly MLAE Throughout project reports on the implementation of the ESCP. throughout Project Budget: Project implementation implementation as part of Project progress reports. INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS NOTIFICATION: Throughout project implementation In case of occurrence of an incident or accident related or having Promptly after taking MLAE an impact on the Project which has, or are likely to have, a notice of the incident significant adverse effect on the environment, the affected or accident and at the communities, the public or workers, the MLAE shall: latest 5 days after (a) as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than five such events (05) calendar days after having been informed of the occurrence of such incident or accident, inform the Bank by any electronic means of its nature, or circumstance and any effect or impact resulting or likely to result there from; (b) as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than twenty (20) days after such incident or accident, provide the Bank with a summary report that includes a description of the incident or accident, and the measures, if any, that the Borrower is taking or plans to take to address it and to prevent any future similar event; and 3|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed (c) keep the Bank informed of the on-going implementation of the said measures and plans. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Establish an organizational Not later than by MLAE Throughout project structure with qualified staff to support management of E&S risks Project effectiveness Budget: Project implementation ( at least appointment of one E&S focal point at the PMU level and one E&S focal point within each of the Regional Project Implementation Units (RPIUs) These focal points will be responsible of the day to day implementation of ESMF and RF. Maintain as necessary throughout Project implementation. 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT: Implement the MLAE Throughout project environmental and social Framework (ESMF) and the Budget: Project implementation Resettlement Framework (RF) 1.3 MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS: Develop and Before any MLAE Throughout project implement when relevant, ESMPs and RPs, in accordance with commencement of Budget: A rough implementation the ESMF and RF works estimate of the budget No works can commence when needed for the relevant until ESMP/RP, have preparation of the site been prepared, consulted, specific ESMPs and published and implemented RPs is provided in the ESMF and the implementation of remedies actions 4|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed would be covered by the sub Project’s budget 1.4 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS: Develop and implement Prior to the MLAE Throughout project procedures for managing contractors and subcontractors. preparation of bidding implementation Include systematically Environmental and Social provisions in all documents. Budget: Project and bidding documents, with an obligation for each contractor to Recipient prepare C- ESMP. Incorporate systematically the contractual obligation to prepare an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plan proportionate to the work scoping. 1.5 PERMIT, CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS: Before any MLAE Throughout project commencement of Budget: Recipient implementation Comply or cause to comply, as appropriate, with the conditions works or initiation of established in these permits, consents and authorizations from activities when national authorities throughout Project implementation. required permits, consents and/or authorizations. 5|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 1.6 CAPACITY BUIDING PLAN: Prepare and implement an E&S Two months after MLAE Throughout project Capacity Building Plan ( for MLAE staff and other stakeholders) project effectiveness Budget: Project implementation that shall include clear timeframe and budget for its implementation 1.7 REPORTING TO WB: Prepare and submit a separate February 15 and July MLAE Throughout project Environmental and Social semiannual performance reports to 15 each year. implementation the World Bank ESS 2: LABOR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES: Implement the labor As project MLAE Throughout project management procedures (LMP) that was prepared during project effectiveness implementation preparation. Strengthen and implement systematically Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures in all project’s sites. Monitor more specifically the following issues: working conditions and terms of employment; nondiscrimination and equal opportunity; worker’s organizations; child labor and minimum age; forced labor; grievance mechanisms for workers; maintenance of training records and documentation and reporting of occupational accidents, diseases and incidents, 6|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed emergency prevention and remedies for injuries, disability and disease. 2.2 LABOR MANAGEMENT PLANS: Prepare and implement Prior to the Contractors Throughout project proportionate sites specific and when relevant Labor commencement of implementation Management plans. works at any of the sites. 2.3 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: Ensure that Prior to the Contractors Throughout project emergency preparedness and response measures are commencement of implementation incorporated in the OSH plans, works ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT 3.1 MANAGEMENT OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Prior to the Contractors The plans must be reviewed contractor will Develop and implement measures and actions in commencement of and cleared by the Bank before work ESMP/EHS plan to manage waste and hazardous materials. works commencement of works at any of the sites. 3.2 WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Implement the As project MLAE Throughout project recommendations of the water balance analysis effectiveness Budget; Project implementation ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 7|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 4.1 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY: Incorporate in the C- Prior to the Contractors Throughout project ESMPs/EHS plans remedies measures for Community Health and commencement of implementation Safety including traffic and road safety, Labor influx risks, gender- works based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) risks and risks related to the use of security personnel. ESS 5: LAND ACQUISITION, RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT 5.1 LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT: Implement the As project MLAE Throughout project Resettlement Framework (RF) prepared during the project effectiveness Budget: Project implementation preparation . 5.2 RESETTLEMENT PLANS: Prepare and implement resettlement When relevant but Prior to commencement of civil plan (RPs) consistent with the requirements of ESS5. prior any works, which, through social commencement of screening, have been confirmed civil works with to induce involuntary potential involuntary MLAE resettlement (physical and/or resettlement economic). 5.3 MONITORING AND REPORTING: Ensure that monitoring and Throughout Project Throughout Project reporting on land acquisition and resettlement activities are implementation. MLAE implementation. conducted separately or as part of regular reporting. 8|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 5.4 Undertake RF/RPs external review After the MLAE Mid term and End of the project implementation of each RP, Midterm review and end of the project ESS 6: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LIVING NATURAL RESOURCES 6.1 BIODIVERSITY RISKS AND IMPACTS: Incorporate in the C- Prior to the Contractors The plans must be reviewed and ESMP/EHS and implement remedies measures and actions for commencement of cleared by the Bank before terrestrial habitat alteration and biodiversity protection. works commencement of works at any of the sites. Throughout project implementation 6.2 CUMULATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT: Prepare a Cumulative First year of project MLAE After Bank approval Impact Assessment on Biodiversity. implementation Budget; project Mid-term review ESS 7: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES 7.1 Not Relevant to the project ESS 8: CULTURAL HERITAGE 9|Page THE WORLD BANK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP): VERSION 1.0 - OCTOBER 2018 [Sustainable Oasis Landscape Management Project] ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 10/14/2019 Summary of the Material Measures and Actions to Mitigate the Timeframe Responsibility / Date of Completion Project’s Potential Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts Authority and Resources/Funding Committed 8.1 CHANCE FINDS: Incorporate Chance find management Bidding document MLAE Throughout project procedures into all contracts involving any works under the implementation project Implement chance find management during civil works Contractors 8.2 CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN: Prepare a First year of project MLAE One year after project proportionate Cultural Heritage Management Plan Budget; project effectiveness ESS 9: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES 9.1 Not relevant to the project ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 SEP IMPLEMENTATION: Implement the SEP. 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