Environmental & Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental & Social Risk Analysis

• Principles of ESRA
• Importance of risk analysis in sustainable development
• International frameworks and standards (IFC, Equator Principles)
• Key drivers of environmental and social risks
• Practical session: Risk identification exercise

Module 2: Environmental Risk Assessment

• Types of environmental risks in projects
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Monitoring and evaluation of environmental impacts
• Integration of environmental risk into project cycles
• Practical session: Environmental risk mapping

Module 3: Social Risk Assessment

• Understanding social safeguards
• Human rights and community impacts
• Resettlement and displacement issues
• Gender and vulnerable groups considerations
• Practical session: Social safeguard case study analysis

Module 4: ESG Integration in Risk Analysis

• Introduction to ESG principles
• ESG reporting and disclosure standards
• Investor perspectives on ESG compliance
• Integrating ESG into organizational strategy
• Practical session: ESG reporting workshop

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Identifying and mapping stakeholders
• Effective communication strategies
• Conflict resolution and negotiation techniques
• Building trust and partnerships
• Practical session: Stakeholder negotiation role play

Module 6: Risk Mitigation Strategies

• Designing mitigation measures
• Monitoring and adaptive management
• Integrating mitigation into project planning
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Practical session: Mitigation strategy simulation

Module 7: Financial Institutions and ESRA

• Role of banks and investors in ESRA
• Risk-based lending and investment decisions
• Compliance with Equator Principles and IFC standards
• Case studies of financial institutions’ risk management
• Practical session: Risk analysis in lending simulation

Module 8: Policy and Governance Frameworks

• National and international policies on ESRA
• Governance structures for risk management
• Institutional capacity building
• Role of government, private sector, and civil society
• Practical session: Policy development simulation

Module 9: Project Sustainability and Risk Management

• Principles of sustainable project design
• Lifecycle sustainability assessment
• Resource efficiency and circular economy approaches
• Risk management in sustainable projects
• Practical session: Project sustainability simulation

Module 10: Leadership in Environmental & Social Risk Management

• Visionary leadership in risk management
• Ethical decision-making in ESRA
• Building resilient organizations
• Future trends in environmental and social risk analysis
• Practical session: Leadership reflection and action planning

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