ESF Gender

Risks and negative impacts on the environment and society

Step-by-Step Flow 1. Village Development Plan (VDP) Approval – VDP prepared by the village – Reviewed and approved by District Government ⬇️ 2. Initial ES Screening – Conducted by Engineer and ES Officer – Screening against ESF requirements – Identification of potential environmental and social risks (e.g. land use, safety, water, UXO, vulnerable groups) ⬇️

CRI Environmental and Social Surveys during May–July 2025 Following district government approval of Village Development Plans (VDPs), the CLEAR Project conducted Environmental and Social (ES) surveys for proposed Community Resilience Infrastructure (CRI) activities during May–July 2025. The surveys covered 230 target villages, encompassing approximately 306 CRI sub-projects, and were jointly undertaken by Engineers and ES

The ESF TOT programme ESF Training of Trainers Implemented Across 14+1 Districts to Strengthen Safeguard Implementation CapacityUnder the CLEAR Project, a series of Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions were successfully implemented to strengthen district-level capacity for effective application of the World Bank ESF and to support systematic roll-out of ESF

The CLEAR Project has carried out unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey and clearance activities in selected target villages to ensure safety prior to the implementation of Community-Resilient Infrastructure (CRI) activities. These preparatory actions are essential to safeguard communities, workers, and project assets, and to ensure full compliance with environmental and social standards. The UXO survey and

Village-Level ESF Training Strengthens Community Capacity Between 19–27 October 2025, the CLEAR Project delivered village-level Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) training in selected village clusters in Nonghed District and Xone District. This was followed by additional sessions from 13–24 November 2025 in Samouy District, Kaleuam District, and Xepon District. The trainings were organized by District

CLEAR GRM Chanels          CLEAR project grievance channels (at all levels) Village Mediation Committee (VMC) and district level (DMU) Raising issues at regular meetings at all levels during CLEAR project cycle. Contact with CLEAR project Project phone call: Central office phone 021-261479 District/Central Focal Point Website (www.clearlaos.org). Email: feedbacks@clearlaos.org