This FAO environmental and social impact report outlines the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) for the Emergency Food Security Project (EFSP) in Afghanistan, funded by the World Bank.
• Key Environmental and Social Commitments:
• Reducing agricultural environmental impact, focusing on water conservation and climate resilience.
• Ensuring social safeguards, particularly for women and displaced populations.
• Implementing grievance mechanisms to address environmental and community concerns.
• Monitoring and reporting systems to ensure project sustainability.
• Financial Allocation:
• Additional $100 million funding in 2024, bringing the total project budget to $295 million.
• 82% of total funds already disbursed, targeting seed sector development, irrigation, and climate-smart agriculture.
The report underscores Afghanistan’s vulnerability to food crises and the need for climate-adaptive agricultural strategies.
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