• Structured 5-day professional program
• Focus on practical EIA methodology and tools
• Integration of regulatory and international best practices
• Case studies from real-world projects
• Emphasis on stakeholder engagement and reporting
• Practical exercises and group workshops

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles, objectives, and legal framework of EIA
• Identify and assess environmental impacts of projects
• Apply standard methodologies for environmental assessment
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Conduct stakeholder consultation and engagement
• Prepare high-quality EIA reports
• Support sustainable project planning and regulatory compliance

This course is designed for:

• Environmental and Sustainability Professionals
• HSE Managers and Compliance Officers
• Project Planners and Engineers
• Consultants in Environmental Management
• Government and Regulatory Staff
• Professionals involved in project approvals and permitting

Day 1: Introduction to EIA

• EIA purpose and objectives
• Legal and regulatory frameworks
• Key principles and international standards (IFC, World Bank, ISO)
• Overview of the EIA process
• Case studies of EIA implementation

Day 2: Environmental Baseline Studies

• Baseline data collection and analysis
• Environmental components: air, water, soil, biodiversity, and ecosystems
• Tools and techniques for environmental assessment
• Data quality and verification
• Practical exercises in baseline assessment

Day 3: Impact Identification and Assessment

• Identifying potential environmental impacts
• Impact prediction methodologies
• Evaluating significance of impacts
• Cumulative and synergistic effects
• Practical impact assessment exercises

Day 4: Mitigation and Management Planning

• Developing environmental management plans (EMP)
• Designing mitigation and control measures
• Monitoring and adaptive management
• Integrating EMP into project lifecycle
• Best practice examples

Day 5: Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance

• Preparing an EIA report
• Reporting structure and regulatory requirements
• Stakeholder consultation and engagement techniques
• Review of real-world EIA reports
• Lessons learned, course review, and key takeaways

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.