Course Details

Practical Environmental and Social Risk Management for World Bank-Funded Projects Training course

INTRODUCTION

This comprehensive training course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental and social risks in World Bank-funded projects. Covering geo-enabling tools (GEMS), safeguard data management, risk mapping, gender inclusion, grievance redress, health & safety, biodiversity conservation, and compliance monitoring, this program ensures project sustainability and alignment with World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) standards.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-world case studies, ensuring they can effectively apply risk management strategies in their respective projects. Our 'Practical Environmental and Social Risk Management' training course provides essential, real-world skills for professionals committed to sustainable development. In an era of heightened environmental and social awareness, mastering the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is critical.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• This course is ideal for:
  Project Managers & Coordinators – Managing risks in World Bank-funded projects.
• Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialists – Ensuring compliance with international sustainability standards.
• Government Officials & Regulators – Overseeing development and infrastructure projects.
• Development Organizations & NGOs – Addressing social and environmental impacts in community projects.
• Engineers & Contractors – Managing health, safety, and environmental compliance in construction.
• Consultants & Auditors – Conducting project risk assessments and safeguard evaluations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify, classify, and map environmental and social risks in development projects.
• Use Geo-Enabling Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS) tools for real-time project tracking.
• Implement Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) strategies and address GBV, SEAH
• Establish Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Conduct Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and compliance monitoring.
• Strengthen Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies in project implementation.
• Integrate biodiversity management and ecological restoration techniques.
• Develop incident response plans and reporting frameworks for risk mitigation.

COURSE MODULES

 Module 1: Introduction to Environmental & Social Risk Management

• Overview of environmental and social risks in World Bank-funded projects.
• Understanding the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
• Risk identification and impact assessment strategies.

Module 2: Environmental & Social Project Risk Mapping and Classification

• Risk classification models for development projects.
• Mapping environmental and social vulnerabilities.
• Case studies of high-risk project activities.

Module 3: Environmental & Social Safeguard Data Management Using Geo-Enabling Tools

• Introduction to Geo-Enabling Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS).
• Field data collection and GIS-based environmental monitoring.
• Integration of impact indicators into GEMS systems.

Module 4: Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI), GBV & SEAH

• Mainstreaming gender equality in environmental and social risk management.
• Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH).
• Case studies on successful gender-sensitive projects.

Module 5: Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) & Conflict Resolution

• Establishing effective GRM frameworks.
• Stakeholder engagement and community feedback management.
• Conflict resolution techniques in project-affected areas.

Module 6: Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) & Compliance Monitoring

• Assessing project compliance with environmental and social safeguards.
• Conducting Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD).
• Monitoring compliance throughout project phases.

Module 7: Incident Response, Reporting & Risk Management

• Developing incident response protocols for environmental and social risks.
• Best practices for emergency response and mitigation.
• Case studies on lessons learned from past project incidents.

Module 8: Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) in Development Projects

• ESS2-aligned OHS management strategies.
• Managing workplace safety risks in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Developing and implementing safety protocols.

Module 9: Biodiversity Management & Ecological Restoration

• Assessing project impacts on protected areas (e.g., Volcanoes National Park).
• Ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation strategies.
• Compliance with ESS6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources.

Module 10: Stakeholder Engagement & Community Participation

• Developing effective stakeholder communication plans.
• Tools for community-driven development and participatory decision-making.
• Case studies on successful community engagement strategies.

Module 11: Climate Resilience & Sustainable Project Development

• Integrating climate resilience measures into project planning.
• Low-carbon and sustainable infrastructure development approaches.
• Assessing project vulnerability to climate change risks.

Module 12: Indigenous Peoples & Cultural Heritage Protection

• Understanding ESS7: Indigenous Peoples rights and participation.
• Protecting cultural heritage sites under ESS8.
• Case studies on successful integration of indigenous perspectives in development projects.

 Module 13: Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) & Mitigation Planning

• Conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA).
• Developing impact mitigation plans for infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Ensuring compliance with World Bank Safeguard Policies.

Module 14: Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain Risk Management

• Addressing environmental and social risks in procurement.
• Sustainable sourcing and ethical supply chain practices.
• Case studies on corporate sustainability and responsible procurement.

Module 15: Case Studies & Best Practices in Environmental & Social Risk Management

• Analyzing real-world examples of risk management in World Bank-funded projects.
• Lessons learned from past challenges and project failures.
• Key takeaways for improving environmental and social governance.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com