4.4 The purpose of this CRM screening is to identify high-level climate related risks regarding West Africa Trade activities covered in this IEE. The main purpose of a CRM screening is make this project more resilient to future and current climate variability and change. This screening is part of implementing the Reference for ADS Chapter 201, ‘Climate Risks Management for USAID Projects and Activities. 5. 1.1: Tasks / Defined or Tasks or 1.2: 1.3: 2: Climate Risks* 3: Adaptive Capacity 4: Climate Risk Rating* 5: 6.1: Climate Risk Management Options 6.2: How Climate Risks are Addressed in the Activity* 7: Next Steps for Activity Implementation* 8: Accepted Climate Risks* Training of trainees in apparel 2 years Accra, Ghana Ghana’s climate risk profile (Dec ’16) indicates steadily increasing temperatures and an increase in the number of hot days. Coupled with an inherently warm physical working environment heat) the result could be declines in industrial output as workers struggle with excessively high temperatures on the factory floor. Existing was not built to an apparel company Moderate Introduce appropriate technology or investment to improve (cool) the operating environment on the factory floor Introduce appropriate technology or investment to improve (cool) the operating environment on the factory floor [Enter selected management options for each climate risk, if relevant] [Enter next steps for addressing risks in activity implementation, if relevant] This risk is ACCEPTED. It was identified during the design stage, and DTRT plans to introduce cooling technology on the factory floor. This has already been incorporated in the program description.
Investment in improved hard (e.g., ports, road, rail, and border posts) 5 years (life of project) Entire region Sea rise may affect the port infrastructure directly Unclear High Work with other donors on ecologically sound practices such as reforestation and watershed protection. Solar panels could be used for electricity while limiting GHG emissions, and potentially lowering energy costs. Conduct Construction Risk Screening and use the most information about how the climate is changing over the long-term to make construction site decisions. Any investment in the infrastructure will need further risks assessment and mitigation measures to address the risks. Working with other partners to ensure infrastructure is proofed against climate change. Construction will follow engineering design and use the most up-to-date information about how the climate is changing over the long-term to make construction site decisions. Follow good practice and design standards for water and sanitation, consider future climate impacts, such as increased temperatures and increases intensity of storms. Environmental Impact Assessment is recommended for large scale infrastructure support. Climate Change Experts should be part of the planning team Working with Multilateral Development Banks funding infrastructure to implement recommended mitigation and adaptation measures. None.
Promote agricultural productivity and inputs Promote the and for the sale and distribution of agricultural inputs and outputs across borders 5 years (life of project) Entire region Seeds and inputs may be affected by any rise in temperature or change in precipitation patterns Unclear Moderate Project will focus on policy level to facilitate improved trade. Should promote climate change tolerant varieties Limit introduction of non-native species and seeds. Need to be developed Work with Research organizations to promote appropriate varieties and advice; Work with regional research entities and economic communities to standardize research
XXXX Environmental Review Form for XXX Program subprojects/subgrants Follow, but do not submit, the attached instructions. A. Applicant information Organization Parent grant or project Individual contact and title Address, phone & email (if available) Proposed subproject /subgrant (brief description) Amount of funding requested Period of performance Location(s) of proposed activities B. Activities, screening results, and findings Screening result (Step 3 of instructions) Findings (Step 6 of instructions. Complete for all moderate/unknown and high-risk activities ONLY) Proposed activities (Provide DESCRIPTIVE listing. Continue on additional page if necessary) Very Low Risk High-Risk* Moderate or unknown risk* significant adverse impacts are very unlikely With specified mitigation, significant adverse impacts are very unlikely Significant Adverse impacts are possible 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. *These screening results require completion of an Environmental Review Report C. Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that: