This document presents the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) of the project titled “Building Regional Resilience through Strengthened Meteorological, Hydrological and Climate Services in the Indian Ocean Commission Member Countries - Hydromet Project”.
Safeguards risks are limited and are primarily associated with the installation of new meteorological equipment mounted on masts, or in the case of the Doppler radar units on small tower structures (also supplied will be work stations, computers, wiring, etc.), and refurbishment of existing buildings alongside the new or rehabilitated weather stations. Modification and extension of existing buildings associated to meteorological service offices and weather station facilities are expected. Summary of Country consultations is add to the ESMF as an appendix.
To any useful purpose, please refer to AFD Environment and Social complaints mechanism.
