Are you in need of theoritical and practical education in Environment Impact Assessment ? If yes, visit LBC.
This course is designed to introduce students to environmental impact assessment and to provide theoretical and practical education in this field. The focus is on the rationale and methodology of integrated Environmental Impact assessment (EIA), including consideration of the relevant bio-physical, social, cultural, economic and human health aspects of development proposals, programs and policies. Included are aspects of tendering for and budgeting of, EIA projects. Workshops and case studies will illustrate aspects of EIA in practice.
OBJECTIVE
The Environmental Impact Assessment Course aims at training students in relevant skills needed in most business and community environmental impact assessment involving the following main topics: Understanding the meaning of Environment and Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA frameworks for sustainable development, Laws and Policies for environmental management, Stakeholder Involvement in EIA, Impact Analysis /Assessment,Mitigation and Impact Management, EIA Quality Control, Reporting and decision-making.
Content
Understanding the Environment
Introduction to EIA
Stakeholder Involvement EIA Reporting
Public Involvement Principles
Screening & Scoping
Impact Analysis/ Assessment
Mitigation and Impact Management
Decision-making & Follow-Up
Law, Policy and Institutional Arrangements
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Course period learners should be able to:
Critically examine assumptions inherent in impact assessment.
Develop skills in identifying and solving problems.
Provide students with an understanding of the historical evolution of impact assessment.
Examine a range of environmental impact assessments.
Identify and explore impact assessment fields and approaches.
Develop their own perspectives on impact assessment.
Pedagogy
Logan Trainers use up to date training techniques and variety of training methods to give all participants the best opportunities for learning, including: Practical sessions, Group discussions Tutorials. Presentation / Lectures Demonstrations. Reading materials provided for example Learning guides and Individual assessments using practical Online Assessment software, remedial class and revision sessions.
Who should atttend
Any public and private enterprise personnel, with experience or interests in learning Environmental Impact Assessment.