The war in Gaza has generated unprecedented volumes of debris, with millions of tons of rubble scattered across residential, commercial, and public areas. This situation poses severe health, environmental, and safety risks, while also blocking recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The Project required an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to evaluate potential risks and ensure compliance with UNDP and UNEP safeguards. The massive scale of debris, combined with hazardous materials, demanded a structured environmental and social review.
Objectives & Scope
The ESIA aimed to identify key environmental, social, and health risks associated with debris removal, temporary storage, recycling, and final disposal. It also assessed institutional capacity, regulatory requirements, and community safety considerations.
Key Outputs
Baseline environmental and social profile of project areas.
Risk and impact matrix covering health, safety, and ecological concerns.
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) with mitigation measures.
Monitoring framework for compliance and adaptive management.
The ESIA provides a clear roadmap for safe, environmentally sound debris management, ensuring reduced risks to communities and ecosystems while supporting recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
