The IDB has developed a series of training materials and articles to support the implementation of the ESPF. Below, you will find courses, publications and other useful material.
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The environmental and social context of Latin America and the Caribbean has evolved since the IDB's safeguards policies were developed more than 15 years ago. The new Environmental and Social Policy Framework emerges as an opportunity for improvement and harmonization of environmental and social standards within the IDB group and with other multilateral organizations. At the same time, it strengthens the efforts for the sustainable recovery of the region.
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This course is "self-paced" so you can enroll at any time, even if the course has been open for a while. You can take it at the time that is most suitable for you inside the enrolment period of the course.
To know more about The ESPF in a Nutshell course, please select your preferred language:
ESPS 2 | Labor and Working Conditions
Languages: Spanish
Environmental and Social Performance Standard 2 recognizes that pursuit of economic growth through employment creation and income generation should be accompanied by protection of the fundamental rights of workers. This course will help you value the relevance of building and maintaining constructive relationships in the workplace, as well as the importance of working under safe and healthy conditions making sure that employees are treated fairly and aiming to promote the efficiency and productivity of ongoing projects.
ESPS 3 | Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
Languages: Spanish
Environmental and Social Performance Standard 3 outlines a project-level approach to resource management and pollution prevention and control, and avoidance and minimization of greenhouse gases emissions. With this course, you will understand the importance of improving the management of resources to ensure that all projects are environmentally friendly and guarantee the safety of workers and surrounding communities.
ESPS 4 | Community Health , Safety, and Security
Languages: Spanish
Environmental and Social Performance Standard 4 recognizes that project activities, equipment, and infrastructure can increase community exposure to risks and impacts. This course was designed to help you identify, minimize and manage the risks caused by natural hazards and climate change, to safeguard the projects during executing and operation.
ESPS 6 | Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources
Languages: Spanish
Environmental and Social Performance Standard 6 recognizes that protecting and conserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and sustainably managing living natural resources are fundamental to sustainable development. In this course, you will learn about the requirements outlined by this ESPS and learn to identify how to apply those requirements to the projects.
Languages: Spanish
Environmental and Social Performance Standard 7 recognizes that Indigenous Peoples, as distinct social and cultural peoples, are often among the most marginalized and vulnerable segments of the population. This course will help you understand the importance of guaranteeing that all the projects financed by the IDB are executed to ensure that the rights, dignity, aspirations and culture of Indigenous Peoples are respected.
Languages: Spanish
Environmental and Social Performance Standard 9 recognizes that gender equality has intrinsic value. Gender equality is not only a matter of justice and human rights, but also a driver of sustainable development. Additionally, this ESPS recognizes, regardless of cultural or ethnic context, the right to equality among genders as established in applicable international agreements.
