Sensitive Area

From Open Risk Manual
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Definition

Sensitive Area is an area of international, national or regional importance, such as wetlands, forests with high biodiversity value, areas of archaeological or cultural significance, areas of importance for Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups, National Parks and other protected areas identified by national or international law.

Context

It a consideration entering the assessment ESG Risks in the context of Sustainable Finance (See Equator Principles)

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