UNDP-PHL-00572 UNDP PPG

Green and Resilient Cities Project

DATA REQUIRMENTS FOR A GREEN AND RESILIENT CITIES (GRC) PROJECT

Environmental and Social Safeguards
A Green and Resilient Cities (GRC) Project requires comprehensive social and environmen-
tal safeguard data to ensure that the proposed development is sustainable, inclusive, and
climate-resilient while minimizing negative impacts on communities and ecosystems. The
data requirements can be categorized into baseline data, risk assessments, monitoring indi-
cators, and compliance reporting to guide decision-making, planning, and implementation.
Below is an outline of key data requirements for social and environmental safeguards.
(1) Social Safeguards Data Requirements:
1.1. Demographic and Socioeconomic Data:
 Population size, density, and growth trends (census data, municipal records).
 Household income levels, employment rates, and economic activities.
 Education levels and literacy rates.
 Housing conditions and tenure security (e.g., informal settlements, renters, land-
owners)
 Access to basic services (water, electricity, sanitation, healthcare, and education).
 Social vulnerability indicators (poverty rates, food security, gender disparities).
1.2. Land Use and Community Livelihoods:
 Land ownership patterns, customary land rights, and tenure security.
 Existing land-use zoning and planning regulations.
 Economic activities linked to land and natural resources (agriculture, fisheries,
tourism, informal economy).
 Potential displacement risks and resettlement needs.
1.3. Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Heritage:
 Mapping of Indigenous Peoples’ settlements, ancestral domains, and cultural
sites.
 Customary laws and governance systems related to land and resource manage-
ment.
 Potential impacts of urban development on Indigenous groups and traditional
practices.
 Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) documentation for affected Indigenous
communities
1.4. Gender and Social Inclusion Data:
 Gender-disaggregated data on employment, education, and income.
 Participation of women and marginalized groups in urban planning and govern-
ance.
 Barriers to access resources, services, and decision-making.
 Incidence of gender-based violence and protection mechanisms.
1.5. Public Health and Safety Data:
 Air and water quality impacts on human health.
 Disease prevalence and environmental health risks (e.g., vector-borne diseases,
heat stress, pollution-related illnesses).
 Public safety concerns (crime rates, disaster preparedness, emergency response
capacity).
1.6. Social Risk and Impact Assessment Data:
 Baseline social impact assessments (SIAs) on communities affected by urban de-
velopment.
 Potential for economic displacement and livelihood disruptions.
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 Social conflict risks related to land acquisition, resettlement, and inequality.

 Community engagement records, stakeholder consultations, and grievance mech-
anisms.
(2) Environmental Safeguards Data Requirements
2.1 Climate and Disaster Risk Data:
 Historical climate data (temperature, rainfall, extreme weather events).
 Projected climate change impacts (sea-level rise, urban heat islands, increased
flooding risks).
 Vulnerability assessments for different sectors (infrastructure, housing, transporta-
tion, public health).
 Disaster risk mapping (flood-prone areas, landslide susceptibility, earthquake
zones)
2.2 Land, Water, and Air Quality Data:
 Soil quality and land degradation assessments (erosion, contamination, deforesta-
tion levels).
 Water quality monitoring (pollution levels, groundwater availability, surface water
health).
 Air quality measurements (particulate matter, greenhouse gas emissions, indus-
trial pollutants).
 Urban green space coverage and tree canopy assessments
2.3 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Data:
 Mapping of protected areas, natural reserves, and critical habitats.
 Flora and fauna inventories, including endangered and endemic species.
 Ecosystem services assessments (carbon sequestration, water purification, flood
regulation).
 Urban ecological corridors and green infrastructure opportunities.
2.4 Waste Management and Pollution Control Data:
 Current solid waste generation, collection, and recycling rates.
 Hazardous waste disposal and contamination risks.
 Industrial pollution sources and emission levels.
 Sustainable waste reduction strategies and circular economy models.
2.5 Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Data:
 Potential for solar, wind, and hydropower integration into urban infrastructure.
 Energy consumption trends and efficiency levels in buildings and transport.
 Carbon footprint analysis and mitigation strategies.
 Potential for sustainable public transportation and green mobility solutions.
2.6 Environmental Impact and Compliance Monitoring Data:
 Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for new infrastructure projects.
 Compliance with national and international environmental regulations.
 Ongoing monitoring of mitigation measures (e.g., reforestation, carbon offset pro-
jects, pollution controls).
 Citizen-led environmental monitoring initiatives and reporting systems.
(3) Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance Data
3.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Social and Environmental Safeguards:
 Number of jobs created for women, youth, and marginalized communities.
 Percentage of green spaces and urban forests integrated into development pro-
jects.
 Reduction in carbon emissions from transportation and infrastructure.

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 Increase in access to sustainable housing and basic services.

 Resilience improvements in flood-prone and disaster-vulnerable communities
3.2 Stakeholder Engagement and Grievance Redress Mechanisms:
 Number and frequency of public consultations and participatory planning sessions.
 Community feedback and satisfaction surveys on urban development projects.
 Number of resolved complaints and disputes related to land acquisition and dis-
placement.
 Effectiveness of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes for Indige-
nous Peoples.
3.3 Sustainable Urban Development Progress Reports:
 Periodic environmental and social compliance reports to regulatory bodies.
 Independent audits on sustainability measures and project impacts.
 Annual progress reports on resilience and climate adaptation goals.
 Data integration into open-access platforms for public transparency and accounta-
bility.
(4) Miscellaneous Data:
 Proposed/anticipated activities for a GRC Project in your city (e.g., urban green
spaces, nature-based solutions, renewable energy).

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