INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET APPRAISAL STAGE

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Date ISDS Prepared/Updated: I. BASIC INFORMATION 1. Basic Project Data Country: INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATA SHEET APPRAISAL STAGE Mongolia O 1-Jul-2014 Project ID: Report No.: Pt29541 Project Name: Improving Disaster Risk Management in Mongolia (P ) Task Team Leader: Artessa Saldivar-Sali Estimated Appraisal Dnte: I - Estimated Board Date: 13-Jun-2012 Managing Unit: EASCS Lending Instrument: Technical Assistance Grant/Loan Sector(s): Flood protection (50%), General agriculture, fishery and forestry sector (20%), Information technology (300/o) Tbeme(s): Natural disaster management (100%) Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) or OP 8.00 (Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies)? Project Financing Data (in USD Million) Total Project Cost: 2".73 Total Bank Financing: 2.73 Total Cofinancing: 0.00 Financing Gap: 0.00 Financing Source No Amount Borrower 0.00 PHRD 2.73 Total 2.73 Environmental Category: B Is thls a Repeater project? No b this a Transrerred project? 2. Current Project Development Objectives The objectives of the Project are to improve the disaster preparedness of Ulaanbaatar and to reduce the impact of "dzud,. on rural livelihoods. 3. Project Description The project consists of the following parts: Managing Urban Disaster Risk in Mongolia (Part A) and

2 Managing Climatic Risk in Rural Mongolia (Part B). Part A: Managing Urban Disaster Risk in Mongolia (USS 1,365,000) Component A. I Disaster Risk Management and Preparedness in UB (USS ) This component will include the following 3 subcomponents. Sub-component A. I. I: UB Flood Risk Assessment: a detailed flood risk assessment for UB will be conducted. Flood risks will be mapped by "microzone 11 in order to detennine the exact nature and level of risk in different parts of the city: The risk analysis will also be "ground-truthed" through community level infonnation gathering/research to verify and cross check. The infonnation would be used to review the existing zoning regulations, land use plans and building by-laws and modify/update as required. The assessment will be carried out by the Municipality ofub with technical support from international experts. (Expected Outputs: UB Flood Risk Assessment Report) Sub-component A.1.2: Design and Development of Database on Hazards and Vulnerabilities: Activities under this subcomponent would enable UB to quantify the total risks it faces and subsequently prepare a cost-benefit analysis for prevention and mitigation of risks. UB will hire specialized consultants to carry out this task, drawing on similar databases in other countries. The database will be in both Mongolian and English. The target audience (potential users) for the database will be city level d~cision makers, insurers, residents, civil society organiz.ations etc. A series of demonstration workshops and training sessions will be held for the potential users of the database. (Expected Outputs: Hazard and Vulnerability Database) Subcomponent A.1. 3: Design UB City Flood Risk Management Plan and Capacity Building. The current UB City ORM Plan will be updated using the flood risk assessment findings. A pre-disaster response plan will focus on enabling the city to respond effectively and thereby reduce the loss of lives and assets. The updated City Plan will complement the national plan already prepared by NEMA, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the principle stakeholders. The preparation will be participatory, bringing in all the main stakeholders under the coordination of the UB Emergency Management Office with significant contribution from the Municipality, NEMA and civil society organizations, among other stakeholders. The focus of the plan would be on: Fonnulating proposals for a prioritized list of structural and non-structural investments for flood risk management;. Developing proposals for the institutional structure for flood risk management and for the lead agency or organization for flood risk management; Developing proposals for community engagement in flood risk management; Developing proposals for adequate flood warning and emergency response systems, communication and public information management; Developing a results framework for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of $e Strategy; and Associated training and capacity building. Some equipment that enables MUB to respond during emergencies may also be purchased, as identified in the Flood Risk Management Plan. (Expected Outputs: MUB ORM Plan, training course developed and delivered). Component A.2: Monitoring and Evaluation (US$2S,SOO). An external/independent evaluator will be recruited to review progress in implem~ntation of the various activities of the project. The evaluator will review the quality of the work carried out, such as the training and Flood Risk Management Plan developed under the project with a view of providing tangible recommendations for the city and

3 project management unit to follow and thereby improve project outcomes. This will be reflected in annual, mid-term and final reports. The evaluation will also include feedback from community members and key stakeholders... Component A.3: Project Management (USS l I l,900). This component will finance (i) staff costs of the project management unit which will include Project Director, Project Coordinator, accountant, procurement specialist, ORM/engineer (ii) operating expenditures such as communications costs, office supply, office space etc., and (iii) annual financial audits. The project management costs are shared across several different projects managed by the Bank commensurate with the staff time and resources required to implement this grant. The financial audit will be stand:-alone. Part B: Managing Climatic Risk in Rural Mongolia (USSl,365,000) Component B.l Dzud Management System CUSS US$ ) Sub-component B.1.1: Information System for Dzud Forecasting and Monitoring. This sub-component will support institutionalization of the Livestock Early Warning System (LEWS) within the National Agency for Meteorology, Hydrology and Environmental Monitoring (NAMHEM). The LEWS was developed under the World Bank -financed Sustainable Livelihoods Program, and is currently being scaled up nationwide. This system provides real time information and forecasts on pasture conditions. Currently this information is not linked into NAMHEM. This component would help to merge this database with NAMHEM systems (at UB, province and. rural district levels) to provide information for the strategic distribution of feed and fodder. Activities would include training on operation and maintenance of LEWS, covering topics o~ data collection (maximizing the use oficts), data sharing and consolidation. (Expected Outputs: Training on LEWS provided) Sub-component B.1.2: Designing and Piloting a New Feed and Fodder Supply System. Under this sub-component, a new emergency feed and fodder supply system will be designed and piloted. The activity includes simple fencing of smal I portions of herder household pasture land in order to protect naturally-growing hay from overgrazing by livestock. This allows the vegetation to grow to full maturity and be harvested, packed and stored for the winter, ensuring readily avail~ble emergency feed supply for the beneficiary herder households. These improvements would be based on recommendations that are being drafted under the ongoing analytical work on the system, including defining the appropriate private and public sector roles. Local capacity build\ng and technology transfer would also be carried out. The beneficiaries of the capacity building activities will be local communities, especially herders and agricultural/pastoral extension workers. The training will be carried out on the soum (local) level. (Expected Outputs: Herders produce and store hay) Component B.2: Monitoring and Evaluation (US$25,500). An extemaviridependent evaluator will be recruited to review progress in implementation of the various activities of the project. The evaluator will review the quality of the work carried out, such as the training and ORM plans developed under the project with a view of providing tangible recommendations for the city and project management unit to follow and thereby improve project outcomes. This will be reflected in annual, mid-tenn and final reports. The evaluation will also include feedback from community members and key stakeholders. Component B.3: Project Management and Administration (US$1t1,900).. This component will finance (i) staff costs of the project management unit which will include Project Director, Project Coordinator, accountant, procurement specialist and livestock specialists (including fodder/forage specialist to be located within the implementing agency); (ii) operating expenditures such as

4 communications costs, office supply, office space etc., and (iii) annua.l financial audits. The project management costs are shared across several different projects managed by the Bank commensurate with the staff time and resources required to implement this grant. The financial audit will be stand-alone. 4. Project location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis (if known) Activities under Part A are concentrated in Ulaanbaatar City. This will be based on a flood risk mapping, and will provide options for both structural and non-structural measures for flood risk management. Part B involves the design and piloting of a herder household emergency feed and fodder supply system. The investment support would be at the soum level, and the predominant resource base is grassland supporting semi-nomadic herding. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists on the Team Viren Feng ( EASCS ) Songling Yao ( EASCS ) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered? Expla~ation (Optional) Environmental Assessment OP/BP 4.01 Yes The project does not involve any physical construction. However, the UB City Flood Risk Management Plan, designed under Sub-component A.1.3, may in future result in investments that have implications on the environment. Therefore, OP4.01 is triggered. Environmental and Social Safeguards Guidelines have been prepared, and environmental and social objectives and elements will be part of the planning process, tenns of referenee for the plan and the capacity building grant activities to the relevant line ministries and Ulaanbaatar City. Natural Hitbitats OP/BP 4.04 No The project area has been subject to long-term and intensive human activities and does not meet the definition of natural habitats by OP/BP Forests OP/BP 4.36 No The Project would not finance any activity that may involve a major change or degradation of the important forest area or related major natural habitat as defined in the Policy. Pest Management OP 4.09 No The Project will not require the purchase or additional application of pesticides.

5 Physical Cultural Resources OP/BP 4.11 No No physical or cultural resources have been identified in the project site. Indigenous Peoples OP/BP 4.10 No Under Part A, all the activities are concentrated in Ulaanbaatar City. The Social Assessment for an IDA-funded ' project (USIP2) provided a thorough screening oflndigenous People (IP), and it concluded that there are no IP communities within Ulaanbaatar. Under Sub-component B.1.2, there are five soums selected for the pilot scheme in the south and southwest parts of the country, as these areas have (i) more likelihood of the occurrence of extreme weather conditions (such as dzud), (ii) higher than average carrying capacity of livestock where feeding could be a challenge in case of an extreme weather condition, and (iii) limited access to NEMA 's reserve in case of emergency. Based on the above mentioned criteria, the selected pilot locations are Khoton Soum in Arkhangai Aimag, Bayan-Undur Soum in Uvurkhangai Aimag, Dashinchilen Soum in Bulgan Aimag, Ulziit Soum in Bayankhongor Aimag, and Bayan-Ovoo Soum in Bayankhongor Aimag. The Bank team social development specialist conducted a screening for these five pilot areas and confirmed that OP4. I 0 was not triggered for this project because there were no ethnic minorities that live in these five locations. Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12 Yes The activities under Part A ~d B are mostly technical assistance and training, and there is no land taking under the project. Under the pilot feed and fodder system of Sub-component B.1.2, the lands that will be fenced belong to herder households, using their own lands.that have been abandoned or not used for other purposes. Under Sub-component A.1.3, the proposed UB City Flood Risk Management Plan may result in investments that have land acquisition implications. And therefore, OP4. I 2 is triggered. Environmental and

6 Social Guidelines have been prepared, and social objectives and elements of land acquisition or resettlement plan (RP) will be part of the planning process, tenns of reference for the City Flood and Risk Management plan and the capacity building grant activities to the relevant line ministries and Ulaanbaatar City. Safety of Dams OP/BP 4.37 No The project will not fund any dams and there are no existing dams in the project area. However future investments resulting out of the City Flood Risk Management Plan may trigger the policy and prepare the relevant instruments. Projects on International Waterways No The project will not involve activities on OP/BP 7.50 international waterways. Projects in Disputed Areas OP/BP 7.60 No The project is not located in Disputed Areas. II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the Restructured project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irrevenible impacts: The project is a Technical Assistance and does not have direct impact on environmental or social safeguard issues. However, the UB City Flood Risk Management Plan, designed under Sub-component A.1.3, may in future result into investments that have implications on the environment. Therefore, OP4.0l and OP 4.12 are triggered, and the Environmental and Social Safeguards Guidelines have been prepared. Environmental and social objectives and elements will be part of the planning process, tenns of reference for the plan and the capacity building grant activities to the relevant line ministries and Ulaanbaatar City. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: The proposed UB City Flood Risk Management Plan, designed under Sub-component A.1.3, may result into investments that have implications on the environment, land acquisition, or resettlement. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. NIA 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan an_d implement the measures described. The Tenns of Reference tor the plan instruct that each proposal for infrastructure (either upgrading or reconstruction) should be reviewed against the environmental and social aspects, land acquisition and resettlement. 5. ldendfy the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people.

7 The key stake holders would be residents of ger areas in UB city, NEMA, the UB Emergency Management Office, the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar, including the Governor's Office, Department of Strategic Policy and Planning, Department Engineering Facilities, and Master Planning Agency. B. Disclosure Requirements Environmental Assessment/ Audit/Management Plan/Other Date of receipt by the Bank July I, 2014 Date of submission to InfoShop July I, 2014 I For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors "In country" DisClosure Mongolia July 7, 2014 Comments: Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process Date of receipt by the Bank July 1, 2014 Date of submission to lnfoshop July I, 2014 "In country" Disclosure Mongolia July 7, 2014 Comments: If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources policies, the respectiv~ issu~ are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessinent/Auditlor EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why: C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level OP/BP/GP Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? Yes l X 1 Nol 1 NA l J If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Manager Yes l X 1 Nol 1 NA l 1 (SM) review and approve the EA report? Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in Yes [ J Nol J NA (X) the credit/loan? OP/BP Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process Yes [XJ framework (as appropriate) been prepared? No[ J NA { J If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Yes ~XJ Nol J NA [ J Sector Manager review the plan? The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information

8 Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank's lnfoshop? Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a form and language that are understandable and accessibl.e to project-affected groups and local NGOs? All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar 1 budget and clear institutional responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project cost? Does the Monitoring and Evaluati.on system of the project include the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? Yes [X l No [ ] NA [ ] Yes [X] No[ ) NA [ ] Yes [ ] No [ J NA [XJ Yes [ ] Nol 1 NA [X] Yes ( X l No [ ) NA [ ] Yes [Xl No[ ) NA ( 1 HI.APPROVALS Task Team Leader: Approved By: Regional Safeguards Coordinator: Sector Manager: Name: Artessa Saldivar-Sali Date: 0 =t-oj_ J.C>!j