The British Academy for Training and Development offers Environmental and Social Impact Assessment training course. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment training course presents the necessary concepts, knowledge, and good practices on managing environmental and social impacts within the development projects framework. This refers to the process of assessing the environmental and social impacts likely arising from any proposed project or development, taking into consideration interrelated socio-economic, cultural, and human health impacts, both positive and adverse.

The primary goal of this training course is to make all those involved in development projects appreciate how their project activities may affect the environment and how, in turn, the environment might affect their project activities. They will be able to formalise processes to maximise the positive impacts and minimise or mitigate the negative impacts to acceptable levels. Furthermore, it will give attendees an overarching view into the major trends of interaction among environment, society, and business by examining how and when business injects itself into the environment and society and how the environment reacts to such interventions and how society could help or hinder business in their efforts while also establishing what role business should play in enhancing the environment and society in ways other than simply remediating their negative impacts and maximising their positive impacts.

• Objective:

• By the end of this training course, the attendees will be able to:

• Understand the environment's principal and most important components and the relevant issues at present, i.e. climate change and sustainable development.

• Learn the potential major environmental and social impacts of development projects.

• Use a variety of management techniques and analytical tools to evaluate environmental and social impacts.

• Formulate plans and other control measures for impact caused by projects.

• Involve affected and interested members of the public at all stages of the project.

• Who Should Attend?

• This course is ideal for:

• Project Management Teams, project managers, engineers, planners, and project coordinators

• Business Development Professionals who intend to amplify their knowledge regarding energy and sustainability-linked issues

• Strategists who are responsible for setting the organization long-term goals and targets

• Sustainability professionals aspiring to improving their business skills and practices

• How will attendees benefit?

• After completing the course attendees will gain many benefits:

• In-depth Understanding of ESIA Frameworks: Professionals will learn in detail the process of performing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments according to national and international standards (IFC, World Bank, UNEP). Involved in this process are the identification of impacts, planning for mitigation, and monitoring.

• Improved Decision-Making and Project Planning: Early consideration of environmental and social issues by participants will improve project planning, avoid delays, and minimise environmental and community risks.

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Attendees gain insight into relevant legal and environmental regulations in order to assist their organisations in avoiding legal penalties and to facilitate smoother project approvals from government authorities.

• Enhancement of Stakeholder Engagement Skills: The course trains professionals in effective modes of public consultation and engagement with stakeholders which are both essential to gaining local support and the legitimacy of the project.

• Risk Reduction and Integration of Sustainability: Through practical case studies and tools, attendees will learn to assess and mitigate risks while integrating sustainability practices across project development, operations, and reporting.

• Networking with Industry Experts: The course offers opportunities to network with colleagues, environmental regulators, and subject matter experts to foster collaboration and enhance professional development.

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