Recently, within the framework of the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Uzbekistan), a seminar-training was organized by project implementation specialists in the Syrdarya forestry enterprise on the topic: "Grievance Mechanism and the Role of Forestry in Ensuring Environmental and Social Safety".
The main goal of the training was to broadly promote methods for resolving grievances between the population and employees, ensuring the safety of tractors acquired under the project, and using them without harming the environment.
During the seminar, which was attended by responsible employees of the Syrdarya forestry enterprise and representatives of the population living near the forest areas, information was provided on the procedures and timelines for resolving complaints from residents of areas where the project will be implemented.
In addition, explanations were given on accepting complaints by phone, orally, anonymously via social networks, or in writing through complaint boxes; the stages of resolving them; and mechanisms for receiving and addressing gender-based grievances.
Furthermore, comprehensive information was provided on ensuring environmental and social safety in forestry enterprises, including sanitary norms based on legislation during the acceptance of purchased equipment, the size requirements for garages where they will be stored, labor protection, environmental requirements, oil replacement procedures, atmospheric protection, and the international standards of the World Bank.
At the end, detailed answers were given to participants' questions on the topic. Similar seminar-trainings are planned to be organized in other districts where the project is being implemented.
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The Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Uzbekistan) is part of the World Bank’s RESILAND CA+ program, aimed at strengthening landscape resilience across Central Asian countries. Similar national and regional activities are also being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
RESILAND Uzbekistan is implemented by the Agency for Afforestation, Expansion of Green Areas, and Combating Desertification under National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with financial support from the World Bank, PROGREEN, and KWPF.
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) implements the regional component of the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project.
Contact information:
Azamat Kauazov - Deputy Team Leader of Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration project: regional component, CAREC