Training Course in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Professionals

Introduction and Overview of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

• Introduction about the concept of ESIA, placing it within the framework of sustainable development

• The history of EIA: Why it was introduced and how it has evolved?

• The purpose, principles, and process of ESIA

• Some contemporary issues of ESIA practice

• An overview of the different types of ESIA systems: Which are in place?

• The legal, institutional and policy framework of ESIA

• Factors should be considered when changing the ESIA system

Public Involvement, Screening and Scoping

• The role, scope, and contribution of public involvement in the ESIA and decision-making processes

• Different stages of the ESIA process: An option of the public involvement

• Principles and requirements for use for this purpose

• Concept of screening and scoping

• Various procedures and methods for conducting screening and scoping and comparing their strengths and weaknesses

• Significance in screening and scoping

Impact Analysis

• Methods used in identification, prediction, and evaluation for different types of environmental and social impacts

• How can we use these methods in ESIA practices?

• The Impact of Solid Wastes: Whether hazardous or non-hazardous solid wastes

• Different methods and techniques for waste treatment

• Establishment of the integrated solid waste management plan

Water and Air Impact Analysis

• Types of Air Pollutant

• Impact of air pollutants on the human body

• Risk Assessment of Air Pollutants

• Different Kinds of Water Pollutants

• Stages of Water treatment

Mitigation and Impact Management

• The role of mitigation in the ESIA process and its importance for impact management

• The principles, elements of the approach, and measures that are used for mitigation

• Social Impact Assessment 

• Strategic Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

• Future Environmental & Social Directions and Trends