Environmental Impact Assessment Training

Environmental Impact Assessment Training

OBJECTIVES

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a key process for evaluating the potential environmental and social effects of projects before they are implemented. This training provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate EIA procedures, ensuring responsible decision-making and sustainable development.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and role of EIA in making informed decisions about project approvals and sustainability.
  • Learn how EIA supports environmental management by identifying and mitigating potential risks.
  • Recognize the technical, social, and political limitations that can impact the effectiveness of EIA.
  • Understand the legal and procedural requirements for conducting an EIA within your jurisdiction.
  • Gain insight into the screening process, which helps determine whether an EIA is required.
  • Learn about scoping and its importance in identifying key environmental concerns early in the process.
  • Explore different methods for estimating environmental and social impacts to assess project feasibility.
  • Understand the structure of an EIA Report and how to prepare a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement.
  • Identify factors that affect the quality and usefulness of an EIA Report, ensuring its effectiveness in decision-making.
  • Recognize the importance of follow-up procedures and explore options for monitoring and improving environmental outcomes.

OUTLINES

➢ Purpose and aims of EIA;
➢ EIA administration and practice;
➢ concept of associated assessment
processes;
➢ key elements of the EIA process;
➢ Undertaking an EIA;
➢ Role of public participation;
➢ Stages that follow EIA;
➢ The costs and benefits of undertaking EIA;


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