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Environmental and Social Framework Resources

To guide clients and World Bank staff in their use of the , the World Bank is developing resources, including Good Practice Notes, Templates and Checklists. They are not World Bank policy and their use is not mandatory. 

Guidance Notes for Borrowers:

  • ESS1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts (, , , , , , )
  • ESS2: Labor and Working Conditions (, , , , , , )
  • ESS3: Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management (, , , , , , )
  • ESS4: Community Health and Safety (, , , , , , )
  • ESS5: Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement (, , , , , , )
  • ESS6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (, , , , , , )
  • ESS7: Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities (, , , , , , )
  • ESS8: Cultural Heritage (, , , , , , )
  • ESS9: Financial Intermediaries (, , , , , , )
  • ESS10: Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure (, , , , , , )
  • Acronyms, abbreviations and glossary (, , , , , , )

Good Practice Notes:

  • Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH) in Human Development Operations (, , , )
  • Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment in IPF involving Major Civil Works
    (, , French, , ) 
  • Animal Health and Related Risks ()
  • Assessing and Managing the Risks and Impacts of the Use of Security Personnel (, ,  , , , )
  • Assessing and Managing the Risks of Adverse Impacts on Communities from Project-Related Labor Influx
    ()
  • Dam Safety ()
  • Gender ()
  • Non-Discrimination and Disability (, , , , , , )
  • Non-Discrimination: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) ()
  • Road Safety ()
  • Third Party Monitoring (, , , , , , )
  • Water Use ()

Templates and Checklists:

  • Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) Template 
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  • Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Template for Low to Moderate Risk Projects (, , )
  • Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Template Annexes accompanying the ESMF Template for Low to Moderate Risk Projects (, , )
  • Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Tip Sheet accompanying the ESMF Template for Low to Moderate Risk Projects (, , )
  • Grievance Mechanism Checklist
    (, , )
  • Labor Management Procedures Template
    (, , , , , , )
  • Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) Template for Low or Moderate Risk Projects (, , )
  • Stakeholder Engagement Plan Template (SEP) for High and Substantial Risk Projects
    PDF: , , 
    Word Document (download): , , 
  • Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) Template for Moderate Risk Projects (, , )
  • Tip Sheet on How to Prepare SEPs According to Risk Levels (, , ) 
  • Tip Sheet on Conducting Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement throughout the Project Cycle
    (, , )

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