Environmental and Social Review for GDF Projects

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1 Environmental and Social Review for GDF Projects Laurie Hietter Sacramento, California October 24, 2016

2 Introduction 1 Importance of Environmental and Social Assessment 2 Regulations and Overview of Environmental and Social Requirements 3 Approach to Compliance 4 Tips for Success 2

3 GDF Environmental and Social Standards Environmental and social analysis is required Engage with and inform the community Follow local and country-specific requirements 3

4 Importance of the ESIA Process Structured way to identify issues and project risks Helps avoid delays and accidents Reduces costs Builds positive relationships Important to the success of the project 4

5 Environmental Review Identifies Potential Project Risks FIRE ACCIDENTS WATER EROSION 5

6 Safety Risks Human Protect workers and the community Property Protect the project Wildlife Protect wildlife to protect project permits and approvals Safety violations can affect financing 6

7 Environmental and Social Regulations

8 KfW Environmental and Social Due Diligence Anticipate and appraise any foreseeable impacts and risks a project may have on the environment, social factors (including human rights) and the climate Identify and prevent any adverse impacts and risks, or Minimize impacts and risks to an acceptable level and (provided that the adverse impact is inevitable but still tolerable) Introduce compensation measures Monitor and manage risks 8

9 KfW ESDD and Climate Appraisal Steps Screening, to determine environmental, social and climate relevance risks Scoping to identify and assess environmental, social and climaterelevant impacts and risks ESDD, climate proofing assessment and/or climate protection assessment to examine all or individual aspects of the project, including participatory approaches to involve affected local groups and keep the public in the partner country informed. Compliance with national standards, laws, and World Bank Standards is required 9

10 KfW Screening Environmental and Social At an early stage identify Project as Category A, B, C Environmental and social risks Classify Reducing GHG emissions and possible climate change effects Identify additional studies (in consultation with KfW and local agencies) Climate Assessment Ability to reduce GHG emissions Ability to enhance adaptive capacity 10

11 KfW ESIA Forecast and assess adverse effects Identify avoidance or mitigation measures Identify environmental and social enhancement measures Management Plan for environmental, social, health, and safety protection Monitoring Plan for measures Stakeholder Engagement Plan Livelihood Restoration Plan Resettlement Action Plan 11

12 KfW Stakeholder Engagement Involve and update the public and agencies Hold public hearing at scoping and to present ESIA findings Use appropriate media for community Culturally appropriate communication Establish a grievance process Receive and resolve employee and public complaints Culturally appropriate system Document and report on cases 12

13 Monitoring and Reporting Ensure measures are verifiable, enforceable, practical Verify measures are implemented Report on implementation Assess success of resettlement and livelihood restoration activities 13

14 IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS5 PS6 PS7 PS8 Social and Environmental Assessment and Management Systems Labor and Working Conditions Pollution Prevention and Abatement Community Health, Safety and Security Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management Indigenous Peoples Cultural Heritage 14

15 World Bank Safeguard Policy Objectives Avoid, minimize, mitigate and/or compensate for adverse environmental and social impacts of Banksupported projects; Ensure that environmental and social issues are thoroughly evaluated in project preparation and supervision; Provide a mechanism for consultation with project affected peoples (PAPs) and civil society (including NGOs); Fully disclose relevant project information to PAPs and public stakeholders; and Supervise safeguards compliance and outcomes during project implementation. 15

16 World Bank Safeguard Policies Environmental Policies OP 4.1 Environmental Assessment OP 4.4 Natural Habitats OP 4.9 Forests OP 4.36 Pest Management OP 4.37 Safety of Dams Legal Policies OP 7.60 Disputed Areas OP 7.50 International Waterways Social Policies OP 4.10 Indigenous Peoples OP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement Additional Guidelines General EHS Guidelines EHS Guidelines for Geothermal Power Generation EHS Guidelines for Onshore Oil and Gas Development (for the management of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) World Bank Group s EHS Guidelines for Toll Roads (regarding abnormal load transports) Guidelines on Incorporating Human Rights Standards and Principles, Including Gender, in Program Proposals for Bilateral German Technical and Financial Cooperation ~pipk: ~thesitepk:584435,00.html 16

17 Environmental and Social Performance Standards 1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts 2 Labor and Working Conditions 3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management 4 Community Health and Safety 5 Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources 7 Indigenous Peoples/Sub-Saharan African Historically Underserved Traditional Local Communities 8 Cultural Heritage IFC and World Bank 17

18 Approach to GDF Environmental and Social Compliance

19 GDF Environmental and Social Plan ahead and remember it is an on-going process! Avoid effects rather than mitigate, if you can Be a good neighbor establish community relationships from the start Best to plan ahead Identify issues at site selection state and then throughout development 19

20 Submittals for Surface Studies Phase INCEPTION REPORT Local and national jurisdictions Environmental and social issues Physical, social, cultural Identify mitigation measures and safeguard Data Collection Plan Environmental (e.g., water quality, biological) Social data (e.g., stakeholders, community concerns) STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN Define area of influence (consider access roads) Identify stakeholders Communication methods Potential grievance mechanism CONDUCT SURFACE STUDIES PROJECT All inform the Scoping Report SCOPING REPORT Results of environmental and social data collection Identify key issues to be addressed in Drilling ESIA Project s Area of Influence Scope of any additional studies needed 20

21 Inception Report Environmental and Social Issues in Surface Study Area Describe Environmental Issues Air quality Geologic Hazards Seismic Volcanic Landslides, unstable soils Water Resources Surface water Hot springs Water sources Shallow groundwater Biological Resources Sensitive vegetation Wildlife mammals, reptiles, birds, fish Describe Social Issues Location and access routes National/local/administrative boundaries Communities/baseline demographic data Livelihoods Traditional use areas Recreation Viewsheds Protected areas Cultural heritage areas Health and safety hazards Traffic Wildlife burrows, migration 21

22 Safeguards During Surface Studies Mitigation Strategies and Safeguards Surface Study Measures Minimize permanent surface disturbance Avoid damage to environment Leave no trace (garbage, tracks) Notify and be considerate of community 22

23 Draft Stakeholder Engagement Plan Introduction and Project Description Project Description Public Consultation Regulations and Requirements Stakeholder Identification, Stakeholder Inventory Communities to engage nearby, along access routes, NGOs Key leaders to engage community, NGO, government agency staff Company representatives maintain a consistent face of company Stakeholder Engagement Plan Methods for Information Dissemination and Public Consultation Communication Notices, website, media, radio, social media Meetings one-on-one, small groups, town halls Data sharing agencies Information Disclosure and Public Consultation Issues Scoping ESIA Review Construction and Operations This is a living document! Schedule and Timetable Resources and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities Grievance Mechanism Consistent company representative Define leaders in community to participate Include women Monitoring and Reporting 23

24 Stakeholders may Require Different Approaches Agency Staff NGOs and Public Indigenous People Representatives Solicit input early Communicate often Share results Communicate mitigation plans Be prepared for technical staff Educate on benefits and impacts Present information understandably Listen to concerns and address directly Be understanding and nonconfrontational Meetings with community and leaders Cultural concerns and differences Ethnographers Site visits Document consultation and meetings Establish relationships Prepare concise informational materials Conduct site tours Provide feedback on regulatory process 24

25 Submittals for Drilling Projects Required prior to drilling: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) Potentially Required: Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Livelihood Restoration Plan Required during drilling: Monthly status reports At the end of drilling: Final Environmental and Social Report Documents results of environmental and social mitigation and management activities 25

26 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 1. Abstract 2. Introduction Project overview Objectives Methodology 3. Project Description Objectives Location Siting justification Drilling Plan Well pad and road construction Water sources Schedule 4. Regulatory Framework National International Agreements Standards KfW World Bank 5. Existing Environment Delineation of study area Environmental Setting Geology and hydrology Soils Drinking water resources Climate Flora, fauna, ecosystem Human Environment Population Aboriginal Peoples Cultural and Historic Monuments Socioeconomics Gender 6. Land use and infrastructure analysis and Impact Assessment 7. Alternatives to the Proposed Project 8. Mitigation Measures 9. Environmental and Social Management Plan 10. Results and Recommendations Make sure there is equal emphasis on environmental and human environment 26

27 Environmental and Social Management Plan Project Description Legislative Framework/ Regulations Methodology Stakeholder Engagement/ Public Consultation Environmental and Social Impacts Mitigation Management and Monitoring Plan Institutional Structure and Capacity Building 27

28 Environmental and Social Considerations

29 Water Issues Water Use Abstraction for drilling Compaction Dust Waste Disposal Drilling fluids Brine Injection Drilling fluids Sump fluids Erosion Storm water management Sump overflows Energy dissipaters 29

30 Approach to Environmental Issues Impact Air emissions Depletion of groundwater Induced seismicity Approach to Mitigation Abatement and technologies for key pollutants and steam flow Monitoring program Identify water needs for drilling and operations Consider cooling system Early planning for long-term needs Site wells away from large faults Consider pressure of injection Analysis by expert Usually no effect to property 30

31 Addressing Environmental Issues Impact Damage to resources or tribal concerns Effects to Endangered Species Noise pollution Approach to Mitigation Understand issues early and consult with tribes with lead agency Avoid archaeological sites Reduce visibility of plant, provide access to cultural sites, protect and monitor hot springs Conduct surveys and consult with agencies Avoid as feasible Mitigation and compensation Address by phase of project, perform studies Sound walls during construction Noise muffling techniques Design of turbine generator building 31

32 Health and Safety Issues DRIVING ACCIDENTS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STEAM CHEMICALS MATERIAL TRANSPORT TRIP AND FALL FIRE EROSION 32

33 Stakeholder Engagement and the Human Environment What is public engagement? Why is it important? Outreach methods Approach to environmental issues Examples and successes 33

34 Benefits of Stakeholder Engagement Understand and address community, indigenous people, and agency concerns Identify social and environmental impacts Provide accurate information about the project Resolve conflicts to avoid delays Avoid project challenges 34

35 Outreach Principles Educate Maintain Communications Establish Relationships Monitor, Analyze, And Publish Data Acknowledge and Address Impacts 35

36 Stakeholder Engagement Communities Local leaders Gathering locations Start early and identify: Local groups Traditional use sites Spiritual significance 36

37 Timing of Outreach It is an on-going process Pre-Environmental Review Agencies and community Hold initial meetings with neighbors/public Develop a contact list Develop communication strategies Environmental Review On-going contact with agencies and community Community meetings Website or social media Consider media strategy Construction and Operations Continue communication Data sharing with community and agencies Site tours and ongoing education Designated a dispute resolution contact 37

38 Colombia Case Study Project: 25+ MW power plant in the Nereidas Valley Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Dewhurst Group conducted an independent SIA as part of the feasibility phase, with funding from USTDA Three rounds of ethnographic fieldwork Rural Rapid Appraisal: Interviews, focus groups, and participant observation Desk research on similar projects, local partners, and relevant regulations Mapping quantitative data using GIS SIA will become part of the ESIA OUTCOMES Community is educated Concerns voiced and heard Community enthusiastic about the project Stakeholder engagement is continuing 38

39 Successful Strategies in Kenya and Djibouti Environmental Use Strategic Environmental Assessments for multiple projects Maintain trained and dedicated environmental compliance team Identify and resolve environmental issues early Social Early consideration of issues in siting Ongoing outreach to Ministers and local region Identify local leaders to assist with disseminating accurate information Close communication with environmental specialists and leaders Be inclusive! 39

40 Tips for Success Identify applicable regulations National regulations Ministries Local Funding (GDF, KfW, IFC, World Bank, etc.) Identify stakeholders Agencies Ministries Local communities and businesses Community leaders and groups NGOs Communicate plans At initiation Regularly thereafter Follow up Consistent communication Meet commitments Manage expectations EARLY INCLUSIVE OFTEN 40

41 Capacity Building through Teaming APPLICANT REGULATORY STAFF Project Manager Project Manager Geologists Geologists Drilling Supervisor 2 Drilling Supervisors Environmental and Social Experts Agency EHS Expert and Social Issue Expert 41

42 About Panorama Environmental, Inc PRESENT Year History of Environmental Review and Permitting for Geothermal Development 42

43 Panorama Environmental, Inc. Project development assistance Prepare project descriptions/plans for permitting Environmental baseline studies NEPA/CEQA, KFW, World Bank environmental documents (EAs, EISs, ESIAs, ESMPs) Social engagement programs Compliance Mitigation Monitoring and Compliance Plans Compliance tracking Web-based reporting system 43

44 Contact Laurie McClenahan Hietter, Principal Panorama Environmental, Inc. 1 Embarcadero Center, Suite 740 San Francisco, California laurie.hietter@panoramaenv.com 44