Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the A2D Facility

The Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for UNIDO’s A2D Facility sets out the procedures, safeguards, and assessment requirements needed to ensure that all supported demonstration projects comply with UNIDO’s Environmental and Social Safeguards Policies and Procedures (ESSPP). It provides a structured approach for screening, categorizing, and managing environmental and social risks, noting that all projects “will be screened at the proposal stage for their potential environmental and social impacts”. The ESMF outlines mitigation measures, exclusion criteria, and monitoring obligations to prevent harm, protect ecosystems and communities, and ensure responsible deployment of climate‑innovation solutions in developing countries.