ABOUT THE COURSE
The course objectives are to introduce the concepts, procedures and methodology of Formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and to develop a critical awareness of factors, which affect the use of EIA as part of project management.
The need to avoid adverse impacts and to ensure long term benefits led to the concept of sustainability. This has become accepted as an essential feature of development if the aim of increased well being and greater equity in fulfilling basic needs to be met for this and future generations. In order to predict environmental impacts of any development activity and to provide an opportunity to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts, the environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure was developed in the 1970s.This course aims to assist staff from different disciplines and backgrounds to incorporate environmental considerations into planning, designing, implementing and regulating programs, plans and projects: thus leading to sustainable development.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this COINMAC training course, participants will be able to:
Target Participants
This course aims to assist staff from different disciplines and backgrounds to incorporate environmental considerations into planning, designing, implementing and regulating programs, plans and projects: thus leading to sustainable development.
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