Analysis of Potential Environmental Impact Component 1: Strengthen cooperation in targeted sectors Defined/Illustrative Activities Potential Impacts Potential Climate Risk Climate Risk Rating Opportunities for Climate Resiliency Support the development of a tourism alliance and other sector associations by strengthening association governance, facilitating the development of private sector-led certifications, especially those that are internationally recognized and contribute to improved human safety and environmental safeguards, and building capacity to advocate for sector development. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share sub-grants. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health In 2017-2050: The average annual air temperature throughout Georgia will increase by 1.3 C to 1.6 C, the number of summer days (above 25°C) will increase; in contrast to all other cases, the temperature increase in West Georgia will be higher than in East Georgia. The absolute minimum air temperature by 1 C is probable in the mountain zone; the overall tendency is for an increase. The number of frost days is decreasing throughout Georgia. The annual number of hot days will increase about 2.5 times. The percentage change of annual total precipitation is within a range from an 11% decrease to an 8% increase. A number of days of heavy rain will increase by 2 to 5 days; a decrease is more observable in the southeast, also in Adjara and a large part of Imereti; and an increase will take place in mountain regions, mostly within the Greater Caucasus. Low Encourage the private sector to develop and deploy technologies in renewable energy and energy efficiency; waste, water and sanitation; and transport. There are opportunities across the entire value chain and to reach a wide variety of beneficiaries – in design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance (O&M), installation, retail and distribution, and R&D. Analyze climate information to determine vulnerabilities and risks to key economic sectors for the program cycle. Develop new insurance instruments to address climate risks. Facilitate public-private dialogue among sector stakeholders to jointly identify any policy and regulatory constraints to the development of Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above
targeted sectors and propose concrete legislative and regulatory actions to mitigate these constraints, as well as identify areas for collaboration to improve sector competitiveness. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share Increase and strengthen market linkages by designing initiatives to help groups of firms participate in meetings including trade missions and fairs, develop joint promotion and branding initiatives, and source locally by consolidating purchases and sharing logistics for primary inputs. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above Support key sector stakeholders to jointly identify and prioritize investments that promote the development of targeted sectors and to access funding for these projects, including through GOG financing sources and international financial institutions. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above
Increase access to finance by working with financial institutions to deepen understanding of the market potential and financing opportunities for value chains in targeted sectors. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above Component 2: Support MSMEs to improve productivity, sales, quality and develop new products and services Defined/Illustrative Activities Potential Impacts Potential Climate Risk Climate Risk Rating Opportunities for Climate Resiliency Improve firm-level operational capacities by supporting the development of business, financial, and marketing plans and enhancing logistics, operations, procurement, and other management capacities. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share sub-grants. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health In 2017-2050: The average annual air temperature throughout Georgia will increase by 1.3 C to 1.6 C, the number of summer days (above 25°C) will increase; in contrast to all other cases, the temperature increase in West Georgia will be higher than in East Georgia. The absolute minimum air temperature by 1 C is probable in the mountain zone; the overall tendency is for an increase. The number of frost days is decreasing throughout Georgia. The annual number of hot days will increase about 2.5 times. The percentage change of annual total precipitation is within a range from an Low Encourage the private sector to develop and deploy technologies in renewable energy and energy efficiency; waste, water and sanitation; and transport. There are opportunities across the entire value chain and to reach a wide variety of beneficiaries – in design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance (O&M), installation, retail and distribution, and R&D. Analyze climate information to determine vulnerabilities and risks to key economic sectors for the program cycle. Develop new insurance instruments to address climate risks.
Component 3: Industry-led workforce development Defined/Illustrative Activities Potential Impacts Potential Climate Risk Climate Risk Rating Opportunities for Climate Resiliency Design initiatives that increase communications and strengthen linkages between industry, government, and educational institutions to address skills mismatches and contribute solutions for demand-driven education. This activity will be done through TA and cost-share sub-grants. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health In 2017-2050: The average annual air temperature throughout Georgia will increase by 1.3 C to 1.6 C, the number of summer days (above 25°C) will increase; in contrast to all other cases, the temperature increase in West Georgia will be higher than in East Georgia. The absolute minimum air temperature by 1 C is probable in the mountain zone; the overall tendency is for an increase. The number of frost days is decreasing throughout Georgia. The annual number of hot days will increase about 2.5 times. The percentage change of annual total precipitation is within a range from an 11% decrease to an 8% increase. A number of days of heavy rain will increase by 2 to 5 days; a decrease is more observable in the southeast, also in Adjara and a large part of Imereti; and an increase will take place in mountain regions, mostly within the Greater Caucasus. Low Encourage the private sector to develop and deploy technologies in renewable energy and energy efficiency; waste, water and sanitation; and transport. There are opportunities across the entire value chain and to reach a wide variety of beneficiaries – in design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance (O&M), installation, retail and distribution, and R&D. Analyze climate information to determine vulnerabilities and risks to key economic sectors for the program cycle. Develop new insurance instruments to address climate risks. Support businesses to create on-the-job learning opportunities and develop incentives that tie trainings and certifications to internships, apprenticeships, and other forms of preferential consideration for Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above
of Imereti; and an increase will take place in mountain regions, mostly within the Greater Caucasus. Investments in technology, marketing, supply chain, logistics, infrastructure, and other initiatives that benefit firms throughout the value chain in targeted sectors; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above Investments designed to enhance workforce skills in targeted sectors, including partnerships with leading private sector firms, educational institutions, GOG, sector associations, and others, that leverage knowledge and resources, in ways that align employers’ needs with skills delivered by training and education providers, and; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above Investments in small businesses in targeted sectors that demonstrate the capacity to drive innovation and quality improvements and serve as models for other actors in the sector, but only if the benefits can be demonstrably spread to the wider MSME population. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health Same as above Low Same as above
Improve ability to meet international production standards and receive certifications, including environmental and other eco-friendly certifications, and; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Facilitate increased access to new domestic buyers, international markets, and financing opportunities for further growth and expansion. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Component 3: Industry-led workforce development Defined/Illustrative Activities Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Recommended Threshold Determination Design initiatives that increase communications and strengthen linkages between industry, government, and educational institutions to address skills mismatches and contribute solutions for demand-driven education; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Support businesses to create on-the-job learning opportunities and develop incentives that tie trainings and certifications to internships, apprenticeships, and other forms of preferential consideration for employment opportunities; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions
Develop programs that train specialists in high demand in targeted sectors; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Improve and upgrade service quality and safety standards for various education service providers to internationally accepted practices, standards, and certifications; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Support graduates of workforce development programs to start their own businesses and/or gain internships and employment through job fairs and similar events that link graduates with potential employers, and; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Design sustainable workforce development platforms, such as physical spaces/hubs, that are jointly financed and managed by sector associations and universities/training providers. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Component 5: Building public private partnerships Defined/Illustrative Activities Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Recommended Threshold Determination
Investments in new and/or existing facilities that builds the productive quality and capacity of complementary value chain actors -- such as primary producers from which processors source inputs -- through trainings, certification programs, and other services, as well investments in new and/or existing value adding processing enterprises; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Investments in technology, marketing, supply chain, logistics, infrastructure, and other initiatives that benefit firms throughout the value chain in targeted sectors; Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Investments designed to enhance workforce skills in targeted sectors, including partnerships with leading private sector firms, educational institutions, GOG, sector associations, and others, that leverage knowledge and resources, in ways that align employers’ needs with skills delivered by training and education providers. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions Investments in small businesses in targeted sectors that demonstrate the capacity to drive innovation and quality improvements and serve as models for other actors in the sector, but only if the benefits can be demonstrably spread to the wider MSME population. Potential impacts of grant supported activities on land, water, air and human health USAID will ensure the implementing partner prepares and submits for USAID approval the attached Environmental Review Checklist (ERC) that will define appropriate EMMPs to be developed. The ERC/EMMP will be completed and approved with sub-grant approval process, prior to activities beginning. Negative Determination with Conditions
process. severity, frequency, or duration Activity-specific monitoring plan Monitoring Indicators Monitoring and Reporting Frequency Responsible Parties Records Generated Specify indicators to (1) determine if mitigation is in place and (2) successful (for example, visual inspections for seepage around pit latrine; sedimentation at stream crossings, etc.)(Taken from column 5 of the environmental mitigation plan above.) For example: “Monitor weekly, and report in quarterly reports. If XXX occurs, immediately inform USAID COR/AOR.” Separate parties responsible for mitigation from those responsible for reporting, whenever appropriate, If appropriate, describe types of records generated by the mitigation, monitoring, and reporting process. ERC/EMMP ANNEX 1 Certification of No Adverse or Significant Effects on the Environment I, the undersigned, certify that activity-specific baseline conditions and applicable environmental requirements have been properly assessed; environment, health, and safety