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Book (stand-alone)Framework for Environmental and Social Management 2022The Framework for Environmental and Social Management (FESM) establishes environmental and social performance requirements for FAO programming. The FESM includes key elements of a human rights-based approach with the goal to ensure that people and the environment are protected from any potential adverse impacts of FAO programmes and projects. It is also intended to ensure that all stakeholders have ample opportunities to actively participate in the activities of programmes and projects, and have access to effective channels to voice their concerns about them. The FESM reflects the organization’s commitment to sustainability with a new set of guiding principles, two operational pillars and nine environmental and social standards. Together they delineate the mandatory requirements related to the identification, assessment and management of multiple environmental and social risks and impacts associated with programmes and projects supported and implemented by FAO. The FESM introduces an innovative process of climate change and disaster risk screening to identify potential risks, mitigation and resilience measures. It also includes new and updated requirements to conserve and restore renewable natural resources and biodiversity; protect animal welfare; foster resilient livelihoods; manage wastes and non-pesticide hazardous materials; promote resource efficiency; protect community health and promote decent jobs; strengthen requirements for dealing with gender-based violence including the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse; respect Indigenous Peoples living in voluntary isolation; and enhance accountability, conflict resolution and grievance mechanisms.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetSafeguards for people and the planet 2023
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No results found.In 2022, FAO's new safeguards policy, the Framework for Environmental and Social Management (FESM) was endorsed by the Director-General. The policy establishes environmental and social performance requirements and applies to all projects and programmes implemented by FAO, meaning they all go through environmental and social risk screening. FAO's safeguards policy goes beyond a ‘do no harm’ approach and includes key elements of a human rights-based approach for addressing environmental and social risks and impacts in programming. The FESM is a major step towards strengthening FAO's approach to environmental and social risk management and ensuring adherence to best industry standards such as the UN Environmental Management Group Model Approach. It also complies with the requirements of FAO's multilateral and bilateral donors. -
BookletESOP 1: Screening, assessment and management of environmental and social risks
Framework for Environmental and Social Management guidance note
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No results found.This guidance note supports the implementation of the Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) that sit at the heart of the Framework for Environmental and Social Management (FESM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The screening, assessment, management and monitoring of environmental and social risks and impacts are key tools to ensure the sound environmental and social performance of projects. These steps constitute a process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and avoiding or – where avoidance is not possible – mitigating the adverse environmental and social impacts of project activities. Identifying potential risks and impacts in advance allows for informed decision-making to avoid and reduce adverse consequences and maximize potential beneficial outcomes. With an emphasis on the engagement of stakeholders, the screening, assessment and management process improves public understanding and promotes ownership of project activities.
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