Independent Evaluation of ESS for the Bhutan For Life Project

Independent Evaluation of ESS for the Bhutan For Life Project
Client

Bhutan For Life

Location

Bhutan

Duration

April 2020 – May 2020

Services provided

Safeguards Evaluation

The Bhutan For Life Project is a 14-year financial bridge aimed at developing Bhutan's internal financing capacity to sustainably manage its protected areas, while achieving its climate resilience, mitigation, conservation and adaptation goals.

Outcomes

We delivered the following solutions to ensure compliance:

  • Reviewed the list of all planned and ongoing project activities.
  • Reviewed screening tools, ESMPs, annual reports and bidding documents for compliance with WWF's safeguards policies, and assessed their quality.
  • Conducted consultation with relevant stakeholders.
  • Assessed the Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) adopted by the project.