Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA / EA)

Course Description

Environmental Impact Assessment is a planning process that aims to predict, evaluate and mitigate the impact on the environment of a proposed project, program or policy prior to its commencement, and to approve only environmentally acceptable undertakings. EIA is hence a mechanism for avoiding or mediating some of the potential costs of development.

This Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA / EA) offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training aims to help participants develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the theory and practice of EIA in the world including East African countries. The course examines EIA in general and in specific jurisdictions. It also examines the technical and policy issues involved in the production and the appraisal of environmental impact assessments.

This Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA / EA) offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training will introduce participants to the theory and practice of environmental impact assessment (EIA), the systematic identification and evaluation of the potential effects on the physical, biological, cultural, and socioeconomic components of the environment of proposed actionsprojects, plans, programs, legislation. The objective of EIA is to encourage consideration of the environment in the planning and decision-making process to arrive at actions that avoid or minimize adverse impacts on the environment.

EIA is now mandated by legislation in over 100 countries around the world. With encouragement from ISO 14000, the practice of EIA is expanding into the corporate world to evaluate the environmental aspects of business operations. This course will explore the need for environmental impact assessments, the different types of assessments, and the regulatory and technical requirements of preparing an assessment.

This Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA / EA) offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training will provide you with a "big picture" of what human ecology and social impact are about from an interdisciplinary point of view. This learning process will help us generate a new appreciation for the complex world in which we live.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA / EA), participants will be able to:

• Understand the EIA process as it is used for research, planning, project or program evaluation, monitoring, and regulatory enforcement.
• Understand the legal, economic, social, administrative and technical process of preparing and/or evaluating environmental impact documents.
• Critically review a world including East African countries environmental impact statements or comparable document for completeness and adequacy.
• Prepare environmental documents through administrative and legal requirements and standards of professional practice.
• Fully participate in interdisciplinary environmental report preparation teams.
• Analyze proposed development project plans for possible environmental effects and prepare appropriate initial studies.
• Utilize EIA documents for policy development, project planning or for legal or political action planning.
• Use EIA as a decision-making tool in project planning and management.
• Understand the strategic and organizational context of environmental management in
• different settings.
• Articulate, justify and apply specific policy and legal framework for EIA on environmental issues.
• Monitor, evaluate and audit projects/ programmes and produce an audit report.
• Deliver practical outcomes that contribute positively to environmental performance.
• Interpret correctly the audit requirements of Environmental Management Systems, Standards and audit procedures.

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work, exploration of relevant issues collaborative strength training, performance measurement, and workshops of participants displays, all of which adhere to the highest standards of training. The training technique is built on learning by doing, with training facilitators using a learner-centered approach to engage participants and provide tasks that allow them to apply what theyve learned. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training.

The training will also include a site visit and preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment / Environmental Audit Report based on the site visit. Participants will make two 15-minutes presentations (both individual and group presentations) on assigned topics. Every presentation will be assessed by the instructor in accordance with the grading scheme. In case of group presentation, the number of points is divided among the participants prepared presentation proportionally. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA / EA) would be suitable for, but not limited to:

• Project / Program Directors
• Engineers, Architects and Planners
• Development Staff
• Construction Project Managers
• Civil Engineers, Designers, Architects, Construction Clients, Consultants, Contractors, and other stakeholders, who would like to get a comprehensive overview of the EIA / EA process.
• Anyone involved in the processes of managing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction and Principles

• Objectives of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
• Definition of environment
• Sustainable development
• Environmental Impact Assessment
  • History of Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Definition of Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Benefits and Directive of Environmental Impact Assessment

Module 2: Origins and Development

• Types of Assessments
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Environmental Impact Statement
  • Nature and classification of environmental effects

Module 3: Prevailing Legislative Context

• Law, Policy and institutional arrangements for EIA systems
• Methods supporting EIA / EA practice

Module 4: EIA / EA Process

• Alternative
• Screening procedures
• Scoping and environmental baseline assessment
• Impact analysis
• Mitigation
• Follow up
• Public involvement

Module 5: Impact Prediction, Evaluation and Mitigation

• Predicting environmental impacts
• Determining impact significance
• Impact prediction methodologies and mitigation measures
  • Air
  • Surface and ground water
  • Biologic
  • Noise
  • Cultural and socioeconomic

Module 6: Participation, Presentation and Review

• Managing project impacts
• Post decision monitoring

Module 7: Monitoring and Auditing - After the Decision

• Public participation in EIA
• Cumulative environmental effects

Module 8: Quality Management in EIA / EA

• Review of EIA quality
• Decision making
• Environmental Risk Assessment
• Environmental economics
• Occupational Safety and Health

Module 9: Comparative Practice

• EIA and Project Management
• Improving the effectiveness of project assessment
• EIA / EA Reporting
• Implementation and follow-up

Module 10: Widening the Scope

• Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appraisal
• Social Impact Assessment
• Multilateral Environmental Agreements
• Effectiveness of EIA / EA: Retrospect and prospect
• EIA Case Study and Site Visits

Module 11: Environmental Audit

• Introduction to Environmental Audit
  • Roles and types of Environmental Audit
  • Environmental Auditing
• Environmental Inspection
• EA Report writing
  • Review of EA Reports
• Quality Management Systems
• EA Case study
  

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Participants must possess an Undergraduate Degree from a recognized university in Project Management, Geography, Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Construction Management, Real Estate Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Health or any related field.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transport is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961