Table 4 - 1 in Electricity Network Reinforcement and Expansion Project (ENREP) Update the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for LOT-I: Metu-Mesha 230 KV Single Circuit Transmission Line

Table 4-1. International conventions relevant to this project International ConventionApplicability to the projectEnvironmentalConvention on Biological Diversity (April 5, |994)The ESIA has taken biodiversity components and KBAs of conservation concern into consideration.Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild AnimalsThe ESIA has considered any impacts of the project on migratory birds.United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (April 5, |994)The ESIA has considered ways to implement the reduction of greenhouse gases emissions through analysis of project alternatives.United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (October |5, |994)The ESIA has considered issues that trigger desertification.Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (April 5, |989)Biodiversity resources of economic interest was considered.Hazardous substanceStockholm ConventionPotential leakage of PCBs containing materialsRotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade WastesConsideration of this convention for management plans for disposing hazardous wastesBasel Convention on Hazardous Waste (|989)Acquisition of permit from other countries for the transboundary movement of hazardous wastesBamako Convention (|99|)If applicable, implement the provisions of this convention for movement of hazardous substances across countriesLabourFreedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, |948 (No. 87)Ensure the workers have the freedom of association and rights to organizeDiscrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, |958 (No. |||)Expressly forbid discrimination in employment and occupationAbolition of Forced Labour Convention, |957 (No. |05)Human resource policies and procedures are developed and implemented to prohibit forced labourMinimum Age Convention, |973 (No. |38)Develop and implement a policy for prohibition of the employment of children