Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to ESIA

• Definition and purpose of ESIA
• Legal and institutional framework
• Principles and processes of ESIA
• Overview of international standards
• Practical session: Case study on ESIA frameworks

Module 2: Scoping and Baseline Studies

• Scoping process and significance
• Environmental baseline studies
• Social baseline studies
• Data collection methods
• Practical session: Scoping exercise for a hypothetical project

Module 3: Impact Identification and Assessment

• Methods of impact identification
• Predictive techniques
• Environmental impact assessment
• Social impact assessment
• Practical session: Impact assessment simulation

Module 4: Mitigation and Management Plans

• Developing mitigation measures
• Environmental management plans (EMP)
• Social management plans (SMP)
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Practical session: Designing mitigation strategies

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Public Participation

• Importance of stakeholder engagement
• Techniques for effective communication
• Public participation methods
• Handling conflicts and grievances
• Practical session: Role-playing stakeholder engagement

Module 6: Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS)

• Introduction to ESMS
• Components of ESMS
• Implementation of ESMS
• Continuous improvement
• Practical session: Developing an ESMS framework

Module 7: Reporting and Documentation

• Structure of ESIA reports
• Writing clear and concise reports
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Review and approval process
• Practical session: Preparing an ESIA report

Module 8: Case Studies and Best Practices

• Review of real-world ESIA case studies
• Lessons learned and best practices
• Challenges and opportunities in ESIA
• Innovations in ESIA
• Practical session: Analyzing a case study

Module 9: Sector-Specific ESIAs

• ESIAs for infrastructure projects
• ESIAs for mining and extractive industries
• ESIAs for agriculture and forestry
• ESIAs for energy projects
• Practical session: Sector-specific ESIA exercise

Module 10: Advanced Topics in ESIA

• Cumulative impact assessment
• Strategic environmental assessment (SEA)
• Ecosystem services and biodiversity assessment
• Climate change considerations in ESIA
• Practical session: Addressing advanced ESIA topics

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

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 Approved. 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@armstrongglobalinstitute.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 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

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: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center 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 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588