1. NDB’s Operational Experience
Mobilizing and effectively using
finance for water-related SDG
24 November 2020

2. Outline
New Development Bank
Overview
E&S Framework &
Our Approach
Case Studies – Water
Sector

3. New Development Bank
NDB is a multilateral development bank established in 2015 by Brazil, Russia, India,
China and South Africa (BRICS), with a mandate to:
“mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS
and other emerging market economies and developing countries (EMDCs)
complementing the existing efforts of multilateral and regional financial institutions for
global growth and development”
Headquartered in Shanghai (China)
Regional offices:
South Africa – Johannesburg
Brazil – Brasilia and São Paulo
Russia – Moscow
India – soon to be established

4.  Development of sustainable infrastructure, being one of the key priorities for emerging
economies in the coming decades, is the core focus of NDB’s operations
 NDB Board of Directors has approved 65 projects in all member countries for a total amount of
US$ 20.6 billion*
Support for Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
1.5
1.9
4.7
7.2
5.5
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
(up to end-Q3)
Actual project approvals
Yearly project approvals
USD billion
*Source: NDB data (up to end-Q3, 2020)
Clean Energy
18%
Transport
Infrastructure
23%
Irrigation,
Water
Resource
Management
and Sanitation
10%
Urban
Development
18%
Environmental
Efficiency
6%
Social
Infrastructure
24%
Multi-area
1%
By key area of operation
As at end-Q3 2020

5. Using the NDB funds in a
cost-effective way for
sustainable development:
the role of the NDB
Environment and Social
Framework (ESF)

6. NDB’s Environment and Social FrameworkObjectives
Manage E&S risks and impacts
Manage operational and reputational risks on NDB and its stakeholders
Mainstream E&S considerations into decision-making processes of all parties
Encourage international good E&S practices in operations and strengthen country systems
Environment and
Social Framework
Part 1:
Environmental and Social
Policy
Part 2:
Environmental and Social
Standards
ESS
ESS 1. E&S
Impact
Assessment
ESS 2.
Involuntary
Resettlement
ESS 3.
Indigenous
People

7. NDB’s Environment and Social Policy
Key principles:
• Applies to all NDB supported projects
• Requires project to meet ESF/ESS
• Promotes to use of country systems
• Sets roles and responsibilities
• Defines “Exclusion List”
Key requirements:
• Screening and categorization
• E&S assessment and management plans
• Public consultations
• Information disclosure
• Monitoring and reporting
• Grievance redressal mechanism

8. The correct implementation of the ESF leads to:
 The materialization of project benefits
 Effective mitigation of risks and impacts of projects
 The application of sustainable practices through provisions
in the Environmental and Social Impact Management Plan (ESIMP)
Example:
ESF as a tool to Enhance SGD’s Reach
SDG’s
1 and 16
E&S Impact
Mitigation
Project Impact
Involuntary
resettlement
The involuntary resettlement safeguards covers physical
and economic displacement, involuntary acquisition of
land, and involuntary restrictions on land use.
Free, prior & informed consent. Effective environmental & social impact
assessment (ESIA) process covering consultation, resettlement, and
compensation aspects.
1. No Poverty
1.3. Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems {…}
1.4. Ensure that all, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic
resources, basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, {…}
16. Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
16.7. Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels

9. SDG17. Strengthen the means of implementation
and revitalize the Global Partnership for
Sustainable Development
- Promote the development, transfer, dissemination
and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies
to developing countries on favorable terms
- Enhance international support for implementing
effective and targeted capacity-building in developing
countries to support national plans to implement all
the Sustainable Development Goals
ESF: From Mitigation of Impacts to Contribution to SDGs

10. Case Study:
Water Supply and Sanitation
Systems in India, China and
Russia

11.  Project:
 Construction and upgrade of drinking water supply
system covering almost entire Manipur State
 E&S Impacts:
 clearance of existing land, vegetation or building;
generation of wastes and scraps during construction
and demolition works; community safety risks due to
accidents, where structural elements or components of
the Project are accessible to the community.
 E&S benefits and development objectives:
 provide household level water supply to urban and
rural population in the state
 enhance level of water supply as recommended by
national guidelines
 improve quality of water supplied through water
treatment
 improve operation and maintenance (O&M) of the
water supply infrastructure
 enhance the institutional capacity of PHED
Water Supply System Project in India
Clean Water and
Sanitation
SDG Alignment Based on Project Results

12.  Project:
 enhancement of hydraulic circulation, including
rehabilitation of irrigation canals and river courses,
construction of diversion water pipelines, dredging in lakes
and wetlands, construction of sewage treatment stations
and associated interception pipelines, construction of water
pumping stations, and installation of ecological flood
retention embankments along lake shores and riverside;
 creation of vegetated buffer zones along riparian area.
 Key potential negative E&S impacts and risks:
 erosion, change of habitats, land acquisition, occupational
health and safety
 E&S benefits and development objectives:
 improved surface water supply in water-scarced Chongzuo
new downtown area
 improved water quality and connectivity
 increased wetland ecological function areas
 enhanced urban flood protection capacities
 improved public health
Chongzuo Water Rehabilitation Project
SDG Alignment Based on Project Results
Sustainable cities
and communities
Clean Water and
Sanitation
Climate Action

13.  Project: upgrade of two sewage treatment facilities including
expansion of a wastewater sludge incineration plant
 Key potential negative E&S impacts and risks:
 Air emissions and noise from sludge incineration facilities due to
proximity to residential areas
 Increased pressure on receiving water bodies’ ecosystems due to
increased volume of wastewater discharge
 Hazardous chemicals used for wastewater and sludge treatment
 Mitigation measures:
 BAT-compliant flue-gas treatment systems. Emissions modelling
demonstrated compliance with air quality standards
 Treated wastewater quality will meet national and international
standards
 E&OHS management systems certified to ISO 14001, 45001
 E&S & SDG benefits:
 Reduction of untreated wastewater discharge to the environment
and the associated environmental pollution
 Reduction of the wastewater sludge disposal at landfills
St. Petersburg Wastewater Treatment Upgrade Project, Russia
Ensure availability and
sustainable management of
water and sanitation for all
SDG Alignment Based on Project Results

14. Thank you!
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